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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.51, 1,582.29 and 535.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.51, 1,582.29 and 535.68 is: 802.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.51 : 1,582.29 = 535.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.51/1,582.29 = 535.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.51x = 1,582.29 × 535.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.51x = 847,601.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,601.11/1,056.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.27

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