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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.38, 1,457.79 and 584.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.38, 1,457.79 and 584.24 is: 806.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.38 : 1,457.79 = 584.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.38/1,457.79 = 584.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.38x = 1,457.79 × 584.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.38x = 851,690.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,690.16/1,056.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.24

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