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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.81, 1,583.58 and 325.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.81, 1,583.58 and 325.33 is: 487.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.81 : 1,583.58 = 325.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.81/1,583.58 = 325.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.81x = 1,583.58 × 325.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.81x = 515,178.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,178.16/1,055.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.95

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