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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.61, 1,583.73 and 362.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.61, 1,583.73 and 362.34 is: 543.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.61 : 1,583.73 = 362.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.61/1,583.73 = 362.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.61x = 1,583.73 × 362.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.61x = 573,848.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,848.73/1,055.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.62

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