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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.26, 1,583.73 and 478.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.26, 1,583.73 and 478.18 is: 717.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.26 : 1,583.73 = 478.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.26/1,583.73 = 478.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.26x = 1,583.73 × 478.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.26x = 757,308.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,308.01/1,055.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.65

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