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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.47, 1,583.43 and 439.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.47, 1,583.43 and 439.31 is: 659.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.47 : 1,583.43 = 439.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.47/1,583.43 = 439.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.47x = 1,583.43 × 439.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.47x = 695,616.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,616.63/1,055.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.06

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