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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.73, 1,583.19 and 315.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.73, 1,583.19 and 315.19 is: 472.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.73 : 1,583.19 = 315.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.73/1,583.19 = 315.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.73x = 1,583.19 × 315.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.73x = 499,005.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,005.66/1,055.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.66

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