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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.90, 1,583.85 and 286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.90, 1,583.85 and 286.40 is: 429.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.90 : 1,583.85 = 286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.90/1,583.85 = 286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.90x = 1,583.85 × 286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.90x = 453,614.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,614.64/1,055.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.60

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