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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.12, 1,456.04 and 583.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.12, 1,456.04 and 583.04 is: 804.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.12 : 1,456.04 = 583.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.12/1,456.04 = 583.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.12x = 1,456.04 × 583.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.12x = 848,919.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,919.37/1,055.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.58

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