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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.56, 1,584.63 and 286.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.56, 1,584.63 and 286.88 is: 430.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.56 : 1,584.63 = 286.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.56/1,584.63 = 286.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.56x = 1,584.63 × 286.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.56x = 454,590.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,590.73/1,056.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.26

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