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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.51, 1,584.35 and 536.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.51, 1,584.35 and 536.28 is: 804.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.51 : 1,584.35 = 536.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.51/1,584.35 = 536.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.51x = 1,584.35 × 536.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.51x = 849,655.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,655.22/1,056.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.21

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