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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.66, 1,585.17 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.66, 1,585.17 and 326.34 is: 489.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.66 : 1,585.17 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.66/1,585.17 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.66x = 1,585.17 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.66x = 517,304.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,304.38/1,056.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.57

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