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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.63, 1,583.28 and 362.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.63, 1,583.28 and 362.14 is: 543.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.63 : 1,583.28 = 362.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.63/1,583.28 = 362.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.63x = 1,583.28 × 362.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.63x = 573,369.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,369.02/1,055.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.15

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