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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.84, 1,583.88 and 325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.84, 1,583.88 and 325.60 is: 488.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.84 : 1,583.88 = 325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.84/1,583.88 = 325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.84x = 1,583.88 × 325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.84x = 515,711.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,711.33/1,055.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.44

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