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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.66, 1,458.19 and 578.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.66, 1,458.19 and 578.13 is: 797.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.66 : 1,458.19 = 578.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.66/1,458.19 = 578.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.66x = 1,458.19 × 578.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.66x = 843,016.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,016.09/1,056.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.82

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