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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.62, 1,584.40 and 326.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.62, 1,584.40 and 326.02 is: 488.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.62 : 1,584.40 = 326.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.62/1,584.40 = 326.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.62x = 1,584.40 × 326.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.62x = 516,546.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,546.09/1,056.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.87

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