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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.31, 1,583.19 and 406.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.31, 1,583.19 and 406.23 is: 609.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.31 : 1,583.19 = 406.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.31/1,583.19 = 406.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.31x = 1,583.19 × 406.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.31x = 643,139.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,139.27/1,055.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.43

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