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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.39, 1,583.50 and 438.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.39, 1,583.50 and 438.94 is: 658.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.39 : 1,583.50 = 438.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.39/1,583.50 = 438.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.39x = 1,583.50 × 438.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.39x = 695,061.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,061.49/1,055.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.58

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