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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.33, 1,582.99 and 692.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.33, 1,582.99 and 692.41 is: 1,038.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.33 : 1,582.99 = 692.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.33/1,582.99 = 692.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.33x = 1,582.99 × 692.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.33x = 1,096,078.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,078.11/1,055.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.62

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