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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.97, 1,583.96 and 325.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.97, 1,583.96 and 325.56 is: 488.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.97 : 1,583.96 = 325.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.97/1,583.96 = 325.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.97x = 1,583.96 × 325.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.97x = 515,674.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,674.02/1,055.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.34

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