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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.58, 1,580.88 and 567.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.58, 1,580.88 and 567.68 is: 850.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.58 : 1,580.88 = 567.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.58/1,580.88 = 567.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.58x = 1,580.88 × 567.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.58x = 897,433.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,433.96/1,054.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.99

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