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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.33, 1,583.15 and 397.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.33, 1,583.15 and 397.25 is: 595.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.33 : 1,583.15 = 397.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.33/1,583.15 = 397.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.33x = 1,583.15 × 397.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.33x = 628,896.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,896.44/1,055.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.93

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