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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.11, 1,579.26 and 505.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.11, 1,579.26 and 505.55 is: 758.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.11 : 1,579.26 = 505.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.11/1,579.26 = 505.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.11x = 1,579.26 × 505.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.11x = 798,394.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,394.89/1,053.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.13

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