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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.57, 1,458.12 and 584.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.57, 1,458.12 and 584.52 is: 806.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.57 : 1,458.12 = 584.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.57/1,458.12 = 584.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.57x = 1,458.12 × 584.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.57x = 852,300.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,300.30/1,056.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.67

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