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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.28, 1,583.04 and 362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.28, 1,583.04 and 362 is: 543.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.28 : 1,583.04 = 362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.28/1,583.04 = 362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.28x = 1,583.04 × 362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.28x = 573,060.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,060.48/1,055.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.04

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