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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.69, 1,583.53 and 478.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.69, 1,583.53 and 478.56 is: 717.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.69 : 1,583.53 = 478.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.69/1,583.53 = 478.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.69x = 1,583.53 × 478.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.69x = 757,814.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,814.12/1,055.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.84

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