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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.24, 1,582.86 and 638.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.24, 1,582.86 and 638.88 is: 958.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.24 : 1,582.86 = 638.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.24/1,582.86 = 638.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.24x = 1,582.86 × 638.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.24x = 1,011,254.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,254.06/1,055.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.32

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