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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.23, 1,582.41 and 396.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.23, 1,582.41 and 396.91 is: 595.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.23 : 1,582.41 = 396.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.23/1,582.41 = 396.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.23x = 1,582.41 × 396.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.23x = 628,074.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,074.35/1,055.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.20

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