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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.94, 1,585.73 and 326.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.94, 1,585.73 and 326.58 is: 489.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.94 : 1,585.73 = 326.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.94/1,585.73 = 326.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.94x = 1,585.73 × 326.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.94x = 517,867.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,867.70/1,056.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.97

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