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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.88, 1,457.01 and 583.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.88, 1,457.01 and 583.80 is: 805.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.88 : 1,457.01 = 583.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.88/1,457.01 = 583.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.88x = 1,457.01 × 583.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.88x = 850,602.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,602.44/1,055.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.59

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