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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.52, 1,583.36 and 286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.52, 1,583.36 and 286 is: 429.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.52 : 1,583.36 = 286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.52/1,583.36 = 286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.52x = 1,583.36 × 286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.52x = 452,840.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,840.96/1,055.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.02

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