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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.89, 1,585.20 and 326.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.89, 1,585.20 and 326.45 is: 489.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.89 : 1,585.20 = 326.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.89/1,585.20 = 326.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.89x = 1,585.20 × 326.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.89x = 517,493.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,493.73/1,056.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.64

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