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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.01, 1,581.96 and 438.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.01, 1,581.96 and 438.84 is: 658.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.01 : 1,581.96 = 438.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.01/1,581.96 = 438.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.01x = 1,581.96 × 438.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.01x = 694,227.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,227.33/1,055.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.03

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