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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.64, 1,584.18 and 501.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.64, 1,584.18 and 501.40 is: 751.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.64 : 1,584.18 = 501.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.64/1,584.18 = 501.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.64x = 1,584.18 × 501.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.64x = 794,307.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,307.85/1,056.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.73

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