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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.59, 1,584.48 and 423.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.59, 1,584.48 and 423.17 is: 634.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.59 : 1,584.48 = 423.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.59/1,584.48 = 423.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.59x = 1,584.48 × 423.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.59x = 670,504.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,504.40/1,056.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.59

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