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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.35, 1,584.68 and 325.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.35, 1,584.68 and 325.99 is: 489.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.35 : 1,584.68 = 325.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.35/1,584.68 = 325.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.35x = 1,584.68 × 325.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.35x = 516,589.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,589.83/1,056.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.03

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