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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.59, 1,583.25 and 362.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.59, 1,583.25 and 362.23 is: 543.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.59 : 1,583.25 = 362.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.59/1,583.25 = 362.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.59x = 1,583.25 × 362.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.59x = 573,500.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,500.65/1,055.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.30

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