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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.94, 1,583.93 and 325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.94, 1,583.93 and 325.52 is: 488.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.94 : 1,583.93 = 325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.94/1,583.93 = 325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.94x = 1,583.93 × 325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.94x = 515,600.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,600.89/1,055.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.29

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