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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.65, 1,584.41 and 325.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.65, 1,584.41 and 325.94 is: 488.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.65 : 1,584.41 = 325.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.65/1,584.41 = 325.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.65x = 1,584.41 × 325.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.65x = 516,413.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,413.04/1,056.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.73

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