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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.54, 1,584.12 and 782.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.54, 1,584.12 and 782.48 is: 1,174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.54 : 1,584.12 = 782.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.54/1,584.12 = 782.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.54x = 1,584.12 × 782.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.54x = 1,239,542.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,542.22/1,055.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.32

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