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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.00, 1,582.56 and 325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.00, 1,582.56 and 325.08 is: 487.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.00 : 1,582.56 = 325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.00/1,582.56 = 325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.00x = 1,582.56 × 325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.00x = 514,458.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,458.60/1,055.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.64

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