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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.74, 1,583.48 and 470.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.74, 1,583.48 and 470.75 is: 706.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.74 : 1,583.48 = 470.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.74/1,583.48 = 470.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.74x = 1,583.48 × 470.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.74x = 745,428.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,428.35/1,055.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.07

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