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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.90, 1,583.50 and 362.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.90, 1,583.50 and 362.42 is: 543.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.90 : 1,583.50 = 362.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.90/1,583.50 = 362.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.90x = 1,583.50 × 362.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.90x = 573,892.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,892.07/1,055.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.51

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