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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.90, 1,584.15 and 325.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.90, 1,584.15 and 325.59 is: 488.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.90 : 1,584.15 = 325.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.90/1,584.15 = 325.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.90x = 1,584.15 × 325.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.90x = 515,783.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,783.40/1,055.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.48

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