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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.56, 1,567.94 and 558.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.56, 1,567.94 and 558.34 is: 837.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.56 : 1,567.94 = 558.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.56/1,567.94 = 558.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.56x = 1,567.94 × 558.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.56x = 875,443.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,443.62/1,045.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.30

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