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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.41, 1,457.81 and 584.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.41, 1,457.81 and 584.28 is: 806.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.41 : 1,457.81 = 584.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.41/1,457.81 = 584.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.41x = 1,457.81 × 584.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.41x = 851,769.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,769.23/1,056.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.29

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