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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.46, 1,582.16 and 566.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.46, 1,582.16 and 566.94 is: 850.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.46 : 1,582.16 = 566.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.46/1,582.16 = 566.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.46x = 1,582.16 × 566.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.46x = 896,986.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,986.96/1,054.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.66

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