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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.10, 1,568.73 and 558.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.10, 1,568.73 and 558.02 is: 837.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.10 : 1,568.73 = 558.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.10/1,568.73 = 558.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.10x = 1,568.73 × 558.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.10x = 875,382.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,382.71/1,045.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.61

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