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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.98, 1,583.94 and 325.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.98, 1,583.94 and 325.56 is: 488.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.98 : 1,583.94 = 325.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.98/1,583.94 = 325.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.98x = 1,583.94 × 325.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.98x = 515,667.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,667.51/1,055.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.33

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