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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.50, 1,456.57 and 583.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.50, 1,456.57 and 583.38 is: 805.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.50 : 1,456.57 = 583.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.50/1,456.57 = 583.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.50x = 1,456.57 × 583.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.50x = 849,732.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,732.35/1,055.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.05

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