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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.93, 1,585.26 and 326.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.93, 1,585.26 and 326.55 is: 489.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.93 : 1,585.26 = 326.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.93/1,585.26 = 326.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.93x = 1,585.26 × 326.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.93x = 517,666.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,666.65/1,056.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.78

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