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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.47, 1,582.53 and 439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.47, 1,582.53 and 439.60 is: 659.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.47 : 1,582.53 = 439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.47/1,582.53 = 439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.47x = 1,582.53 × 439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.47x = 695,680.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,680.19/1,055.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.12

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