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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.10, 1,573.54 and 556.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.10, 1,573.54 and 556.32 is: 832.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.10 : 1,573.54 = 556.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.10/1,573.54 = 556.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.10x = 1,573.54 × 556.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.10x = 875,391.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,391.77/1,051.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.83

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