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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.60, 1,584.87 and 326.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.60, 1,584.87 and 326.13 is: 489.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.60 : 1,584.87 = 326.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.60/1,584.87 = 326.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.60x = 1,584.87 × 326.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.60x = 516,873.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,873.65/1,056.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.19

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