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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.81, 1,584.66 and 618.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.81, 1,584.66 and 618.21 is: 926.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.81 : 1,584.66 = 618.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.81/1,584.66 = 618.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.81x = 1,584.66 × 618.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.81x = 979,652.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,652.66/1,056.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.99

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