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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.76, 1,585.74 and 710.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.76, 1,585.74 and 710.26 is: 1,065.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.76 : 1,585.74 = 710.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.76/1,585.74 = 710.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.76x = 1,585.74 × 710.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.76x = 1,126,287.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,287.69/1,056.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.79

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