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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.75, 1,585.38 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.75, 1,585.38 and 326.28 is: 489.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.75 : 1,585.38 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.75/1,585.38 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.75x = 1,585.38 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.75x = 517,277.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,277.79/1,056.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.50

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