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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.48, 1,584.88 and 287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.48, 1,584.88 and 287.04 is: 430.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.48 : 1,584.88 = 287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.48/1,584.88 = 287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.48x = 1,584.88 × 287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.48x = 454,923.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,923.96/1,056.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.60

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