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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.97, 1,583.98 and 275.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.97, 1,583.98 and 275.93 is: 413.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.97 : 1,583.98 = 275.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.97/1,583.98 = 275.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.97x = 1,583.98 × 275.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.97x = 437,058.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,058.99/1,055.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.89

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