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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.56, 1,583.42 and 325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.56, 1,583.42 and 325.14 is: 487.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.56 : 1,583.42 = 325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.56/1,583.42 = 325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.56x = 1,583.42 × 325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.56x = 514,825.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,825.26/1,055.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.73

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