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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.99, 1,457.29 and 583.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.99, 1,457.29 and 583.92 is: 805.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.99 : 1,457.29 = 583.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.99/1,457.29 = 583.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.99x = 1,457.29 × 583.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.99x = 850,932.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,932.03/1,055.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.81

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