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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.44, 1,583.10 and 325.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.44, 1,583.10 and 325.01 is: 487.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.44 : 1,583.10 = 325.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.44/1,583.10 = 325.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.44x = 1,583.10 × 325.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.44x = 514,523.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,523.33/1,055.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.50

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