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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.41, 1,584.80 and 362.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.41, 1,584.80 and 362.90 is: 544.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.41 : 1,584.80 = 362.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.41/1,584.80 = 362.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.41x = 1,584.80 × 362.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.41x = 575,119.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,119.87/1,056.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.41

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