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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.22, 1,583.34 and 500.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.22, 1,583.34 and 500.10 is: 750.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.22 : 1,583.34 = 500.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.22/1,583.34 = 500.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.22x = 1,583.34 × 500.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.22x = 791,828.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,828.33/1,055.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.39

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