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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.12, 1,582.73 and 438.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.12, 1,582.73 and 438.76 is: 658.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.12 : 1,582.73 = 438.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.12/1,582.73 = 438.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.12x = 1,582.73 × 438.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.12x = 694,431.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,431.58/1,055.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.16

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