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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.38, 1,584.12 and 362.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.38, 1,584.12 and 362.92 is: 544.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.38 : 1,584.12 = 362.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.38/1,584.12 = 362.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.38x = 1,584.12 × 362.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.38x = 574,908.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,908.83/1,056.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.23

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