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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.06, 1,568.40 and 558.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.06, 1,568.40 and 558.52 is: 838.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.06 : 1,568.40 = 558.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.06/1,568.40 = 558.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.06x = 1,568.40 × 558.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.06x = 875,982.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,982.77/1,045.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.21

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