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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.95, 1,584.97 and 326.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.95, 1,584.97 and 326.33 is: 489.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.95 : 1,584.97 = 326.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.95/1,584.97 = 326.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.95x = 1,584.97 × 326.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.95x = 517,220.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,220.46/1,056.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.35

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