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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.97, 1,458.64 and 584.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.97, 1,458.64 and 584.85 is: 807.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.97 : 1,458.64 = 584.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.97/1,458.64 = 584.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.97x = 1,458.64 × 584.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.97x = 853,086.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,086.34/1,056.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.11

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