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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.88, 1,583.55 and 616.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.88, 1,583.55 and 616.23 is: 924.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.88 : 1,583.55 = 616.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.88/1,583.55 = 616.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.88x = 1,583.55 × 616.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.88x = 975,831.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,831.02/1,055.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.19

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