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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.54, 1,584.84 and 479.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.54, 1,584.84 and 479.46 is: 719.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.54 : 1,584.84 = 479.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.54/1,584.84 = 479.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.54x = 1,584.84 × 479.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.54x = 759,867.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,867.39/1,056.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.20

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