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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.69, 1,583.39 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.69, 1,583.39 and 325.20 is: 487.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.69 : 1,583.39 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.69/1,583.39 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.69x = 1,583.39 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.69x = 514,916.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,916.80/1,055.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.76

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