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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.81, 1,585.02 and 287.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.81, 1,585.02 and 287.13 is: 430.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.81 : 1,585.02 = 287.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.81/1,585.02 = 287.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.81x = 1,585.02 × 287.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.81x = 455,106.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,106.79/1,056.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.64

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