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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.48, 1,582.30 and 405.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.48, 1,582.30 and 405.75 is: 608.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.48 : 1,582.30 = 405.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.48/1,582.30 = 405.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.48x = 1,582.30 × 405.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.48x = 642,017.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,017.21/1,055.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.27

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