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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.08, 1,579.32 and 565.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.08, 1,579.32 and 565.65 is: 847.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.08 : 1,579.32 = 565.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.08/1,579.32 = 565.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.08x = 1,579.32 × 565.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.08x = 893,342.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,342.36/1,054.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.51

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