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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.37, 1,456.43 and 583.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.37, 1,456.43 and 583.29 is: 804.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.37 : 1,456.43 = 583.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.37/1,456.43 = 583.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.37x = 1,456.43 × 583.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.37x = 849,518.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,518.14/1,055.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.95

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