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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.44, 1,555.85 and 1,006.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.44, 1,555.85 and 1,006.56 is: 1,497.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.44 : 1,555.85 = 1,006.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.44/1,555.85 = 1,006.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.44x = 1,555.85 × 1,006.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.44x = 1,566,056.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,056.38/1,045.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.99

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