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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.52, 1,584.38 and 362.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.52, 1,584.38 and 362.99 is: 544.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.52 : 1,584.38 = 362.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.52/1,584.38 = 362.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.52x = 1,584.38 × 362.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.52x = 575,113.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,113.02/1,056.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.35

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