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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.52, 1,583.46 and 622.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.52, 1,583.46 and 622.17 is: 933.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.52 : 1,583.46 = 622.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.52/1,583.46 = 622.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.52x = 1,583.46 × 622.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.52x = 985,181.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,181.31/1,055.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.36

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