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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.21, 1,456.17 and 583.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.21, 1,456.17 and 583.10 is: 804.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.21 : 1,456.17 = 583.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.21/1,456.17 = 583.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.21x = 1,456.17 × 583.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.21x = 849,089.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,089.81/1,055.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.67

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