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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.66, 1,583.40 and 362.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.66, 1,583.40 and 362.58 is: 543.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.66 : 1,583.40 = 362.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.66/1,583.40 = 362.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.66x = 1,583.40 × 362.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.66x = 574,109.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,109.17/1,055.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.84

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