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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.51, 1,583.44 and 362.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.51, 1,583.44 and 362.01 is: 543.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.51 : 1,583.44 = 362.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.51/1,583.44 = 362.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.51x = 1,583.44 × 362.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.51x = 573,221.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,221.11/1,055.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.08

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