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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.55, 1,569.03 and 558.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.55, 1,569.03 and 558.95 is: 838.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.55 : 1,569.03 = 558.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.55/1,569.03 = 558.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.55x = 1,569.03 × 558.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.55x = 877,009.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,009.32/1,045.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.80

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