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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.50, 1,582.02 and 622.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.50, 1,582.02 and 622.96 is: 933.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.50 : 1,582.02 = 622.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.50/1,582.02 = 622.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.50x = 1,582.02 × 622.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.50x = 985,535.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,535.18/1,055.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.71

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