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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.83, 1,584.74 and 363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.83, 1,584.74 and 363.32 is: 544.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.83 : 1,584.74 = 363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.83/1,584.74 = 363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.83x = 1,584.74 × 363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.83x = 575,758.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,758.00/1,056.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.80

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