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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.28, 1,582.62 and 439.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.28, 1,582.62 and 439.14 is: 658.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.28 : 1,582.62 = 439.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.28/1,582.62 = 439.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.28x = 1,582.62 × 439.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.28x = 694,991.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,991.75/1,055.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.59

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