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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.67, 1,584.96 and 287.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.67, 1,584.96 and 287.17 is: 430.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.67 : 1,584.96 = 287.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.67/1,584.96 = 287.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.67x = 1,584.96 × 287.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.67x = 455,152.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,152.96/1,056.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.74

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