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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.91, 1,458.60 and 584.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.91, 1,458.60 and 584.81 is: 807.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.91 : 1,458.60 = 584.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.91/1,458.60 = 584.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.91x = 1,458.60 × 584.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.91x = 853,003.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,003.87/1,056.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.07

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