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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.91, 1,585.45 and 326.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.91, 1,585.45 and 326.48 is: 489.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.91 : 1,585.45 = 326.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.91/1,585.45 = 326.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.91x = 1,585.45 × 326.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.91x = 517,618.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,618.20/1,056.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.75

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