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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.24, 1,583.33 and 439.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.24, 1,583.33 and 439.03 is: 658.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.24 : 1,583.33 = 439.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.24/1,583.33 = 439.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.24x = 1,583.33 × 439.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.24x = 695,123.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,123.22/1,055.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.74

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