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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.51, 1,583.48 and 622.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.51, 1,583.48 and 622.56 is: 933.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.51 : 1,583.48 = 622.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.51/1,583.48 = 622.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.51x = 1,583.48 × 622.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.51x = 985,811.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,811.31/1,055.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.97

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