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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.28, 1,582.65 and 469.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.28, 1,582.65 and 469.95 is: 704.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.28 : 1,582.65 = 469.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.28/1,582.65 = 469.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.28x = 1,582.65 × 469.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.28x = 743,766.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,766.37/1,055.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.80

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