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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.62, 1,456.63 and 583.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.62, 1,456.63 and 583.49 is: 805.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.62 : 1,456.63 = 583.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.62/1,456.63 = 583.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.62x = 1,456.63 × 583.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.62x = 849,925.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,925.40/1,055.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.14

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