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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.69, 1,583.47 and 325.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.69, 1,583.47 and 325.27 is: 487.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.69 : 1,583.47 = 325.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.69/1,583.47 = 325.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.69x = 1,583.47 × 325.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.69x = 515,055.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,055.29/1,055.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.88

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