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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.75, 1,583.82 and 406.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.75, 1,583.82 and 406.43 is: 609.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.75 : 1,583.82 = 406.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.75/1,583.82 = 406.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.75x = 1,583.82 × 406.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.75x = 643,711.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,711.96/1,055.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.72

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