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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.55, 1,580.78 and 566.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.55, 1,580.78 and 566.03 is: 849.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.55 : 1,580.78 = 566.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.55/1,580.78 = 566.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.55x = 1,580.78 × 566.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.55x = 894,768.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,768.90/1,053.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.29

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