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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.76, 1,456.94 and 583.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.76, 1,456.94 and 583.65 is: 805.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.76 : 1,456.94 = 583.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.76/1,456.94 = 583.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.76x = 1,456.94 × 583.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.76x = 850,343.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,343.03/1,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.43

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