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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.34, 1,456.36 and 583.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.34, 1,456.36 and 583.18 is: 804.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.34 : 1,456.36 = 583.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.34/1,456.36 = 583.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.34x = 1,456.36 × 583.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.34x = 849,314.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,314.93/1,055.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.78

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