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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.44, 1,584.65 and 325.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.44, 1,584.65 and 325.94 is: 488.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.44 : 1,584.65 = 325.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.44/1,584.65 = 325.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.44x = 1,584.65 × 325.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.44x = 516,493.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,493.71/1,056.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.90

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