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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.13, 1,456.01 and 583.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.13, 1,456.01 and 583.03 is: 804.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.13 : 1,456.01 = 583.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.13/1,456.01 = 583.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.13x = 1,456.01 × 583.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.13x = 848,897.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,897.51/1,055.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.54

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