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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.60, 1,582.48 and 438.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.60, 1,582.48 and 438.92 is: 658.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.60 : 1,582.48 = 438.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.60/1,582.48 = 438.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.60x = 1,582.48 × 438.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.60x = 694,582.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,582.12/1,055.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.00

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