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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.90, 1,584.49 and 478.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.90, 1,584.49 and 478.78 is: 718.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.90 : 1,584.49 = 478.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.90/1,584.49 = 478.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.90x = 1,584.49 × 478.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.90x = 758,622.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,622.12/1,055.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.46

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