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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.84, 1,581.27 and 566.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.84, 1,581.27 and 566.83 is: 850.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.84 : 1,581.27 = 566.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.84/1,581.27 = 566.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.84x = 1,581.27 × 566.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.84x = 896,305.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,305.20/1,053.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.51

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