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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.48, 1,583.38 and 342.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.48, 1,583.38 and 342.86 is: 514.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.48 : 1,583.38 = 342.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.48/1,583.38 = 342.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.48x = 1,583.38 × 342.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.48x = 542,877.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,877.67/1,055.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.34

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