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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.72, 1,583.65 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.72, 1,583.65 and 325.20 is: 487.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.72 : 1,583.65 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.72/1,583.65 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.72x = 1,583.65 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.72x = 515,000.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,000.42/1,055.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.82

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