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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.85, 1,583.39 and 362.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.85, 1,583.39 and 362.33 is: 543.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.85 : 1,583.39 = 362.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.85/1,583.39 = 362.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.85x = 1,583.39 × 362.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.85x = 573,709.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,709.70/1,055.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.36

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