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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.85, 1,584.02 and 325.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.85, 1,584.02 and 325.41 is: 488.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.85 : 1,584.02 = 325.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.85/1,584.02 = 325.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.85x = 1,584.02 × 325.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.85x = 515,455.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,455.95/1,055.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.19

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