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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.55, 1,577.52 and 565.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.55, 1,577.52 and 565.14 is: 847.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.55 : 1,577.52 = 565.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.55/1,577.52 = 565.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.55x = 1,577.52 × 565.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.55x = 891,519.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,519.65/1,051.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.81

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