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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.37, 1,583.48 and 535.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.37, 1,583.48 and 535.41 is: 802.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.37 : 1,583.48 = 535.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.37/1,583.48 = 535.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.37x = 1,583.48 × 535.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.37x = 847,800.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,800.43/1,056.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.56

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