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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.04, 1,581.51 and 438.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.04, 1,581.51 and 438.36 is: 657.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.04 : 1,581.51 = 438.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.04/1,581.51 = 438.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.04x = 1,581.51 × 438.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.04x = 693,270.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,270.72/1,055.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.10

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