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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.34, 1,584.96 and 813.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.34, 1,584.96 and 813.34 is: 1,220.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.34 : 1,584.96 = 813.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.34/1,584.96 = 813.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.34x = 1,584.96 × 813.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.34x = 1,289,111.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,111.37/1,056.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.36

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