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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.42, 1,583.16 and 1,008.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.42, 1,583.16 and 1,008.03 is: 1,512.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.42 : 1,583.16 = 1,008.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.42/1,583.16 = 1,008.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.42x = 1,583.16 × 1,008.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.42x = 1,595,872.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,872.77/1,055.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.07

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