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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.56, 1,580.88 and 1,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.56, 1,580.88 and 1,001 is: 1,497.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.56 : 1,580.88 = 1,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.56/1,580.88 = 1,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.56x = 1,580.88 × 1,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.56x = 1,582,460.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,460.88/1,056.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.75

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