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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.43, 1,584.97 and 824.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.43, 1,584.97 and 824.58 is: 1,238.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.43 : 1,584.97 = 824.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.43/1,584.97 = 824.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.43x = 1,584.97 × 824.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.43x = 1,306,932.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,932.50/1,055.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.29

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