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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.16, 1,456.09 and 583.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.16, 1,456.09 and 583.03 is: 804.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.16 : 1,456.09 = 583.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.16/1,456.09 = 583.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.16x = 1,456.09 × 583.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.16x = 848,941.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,941.97/1,055.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.56

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