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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.46, 1,583.50 and 325.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.46, 1,583.50 and 325.15 is: 487.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.46 : 1,583.50 = 325.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.46/1,583.50 = 325.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.46x = 1,583.50 × 325.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.46x = 514,867.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,867.11/1,055.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.81

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