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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.40, 1,583.04 and 569.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.40, 1,583.04 and 569.28 is: 853.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.40 : 1,583.04 = 569.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.40/1,583.04 = 569.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.40x = 1,583.04 × 569.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.40x = 901,193.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,193.01/1,056.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.08

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