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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.67, 1,583.78 and 439.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.67, 1,583.78 and 439.17 is: 658.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.67 : 1,583.78 = 439.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.67/1,583.78 = 439.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.67x = 1,583.78 × 439.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.67x = 695,546.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,546.47/1,055.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.87

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