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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.06, 1,574.26 and 555.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.06, 1,574.26 and 555.95 is: 832.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.06 : 1,574.26 = 555.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.06/1,574.26 = 555.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.06x = 1,574.26 × 555.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.06x = 875,205.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,205.10/1,051.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.69

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