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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.59, 1,456.73 and 583.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.59, 1,456.73 and 583.49 is: 805.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.59 : 1,456.73 = 583.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.59/1,456.73 = 583.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.59x = 1,456.73 × 583.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.59x = 849,987.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,987.39/1,055.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.22

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