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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.44, 1,458.06 and 631.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.44, 1,458.06 and 631.28 is: 871.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.44 : 1,458.06 = 631.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.44/1,458.06 = 631.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.44x = 1,458.06 × 631.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.44x = 920,444.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,444.12/1,056.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.27

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