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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.08, 1,582.93 and 438.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.08, 1,582.93 and 438.67 is: 658.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.08 : 1,582.93 = 438.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.08/1,582.93 = 438.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.08x = 1,582.93 × 438.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.08x = 694,383.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,383.90/1,055.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.13

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