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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.60, 1,583.98 and 439.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.60, 1,583.98 and 439.92 is: 659.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.60 : 1,583.98 = 439.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.60/1,583.98 = 439.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.60x = 1,583.98 × 439.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.60x = 696,824.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,824.48/1,056.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.50

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