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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.54, 1,585.04 and 316.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.54, 1,585.04 and 316.21 is: 474.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.54 : 1,585.04 = 316.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.54/1,585.04 = 316.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.54x = 1,585.04 × 316.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.54x = 501,205.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,205.50/1,056.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.38

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