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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.84, 1,585.08 and 287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.84, 1,585.08 and 287.28 is: 430.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.84 : 1,585.08 = 287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.84/1,585.08 = 287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.84x = 1,585.08 × 287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.84x = 455,361.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,361.78/1,056.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.87

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