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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.42, 1,584.81 and 362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.42, 1,584.81 and 362.88 is: 544.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.42 : 1,584.81 = 362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.42/1,584.81 = 362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.42x = 1,584.81 × 362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.42x = 575,095.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,095.85/1,056.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.38

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