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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.96, 1,584.48 and 731.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.96, 1,584.48 and 731.28 is: 1,096.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.96 : 1,584.48 = 731.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.96/1,584.48 = 731.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.96x = 1,584.48 × 731.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.96x = 1,158,698.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,698.53/1,056.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.26

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