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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.54, 1,583.45 and 362.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.54, 1,583.45 and 362.00 is: 543.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.54 : 1,583.45 = 362.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.54/1,583.45 = 362.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.54x = 1,583.45 × 362.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.54x = 573,199.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,199.17/1,055.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.04

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