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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.96, 1,585.41 and 287.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.96, 1,585.41 and 287.46 is: 431.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.96 : 1,585.41 = 287.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.96/1,585.41 = 287.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.96x = 1,585.41 × 287.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.96x = 455,741.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,741.96/1,056.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.18

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