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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.58, 1,583.33 and 625.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.58, 1,583.33 and 625.47 is: 938.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.58 : 1,583.33 = 625.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.58/1,583.33 = 625.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.58x = 1,583.33 × 625.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.58x = 990,322.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,322.29/1,055.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.18

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