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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.67, 1,456.79 and 583.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.67, 1,456.79 and 583.55 is: 805.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.67 : 1,456.79 = 583.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.67/1,456.79 = 583.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.67x = 1,456.79 × 583.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.67x = 850,109.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,109.80/1,055.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.28

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