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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.88, 1,572.78 and 554.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.88, 1,572.78 and 554.66 is: 832.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.88 : 1,572.78 = 554.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.88/1,572.78 = 554.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.88x = 1,572.78 × 554.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.88x = 872,358.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,358.15/1,047.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.50

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