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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.58, 1,580.51 and 567.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.58, 1,580.51 and 567.08 is: 849.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.58 : 1,580.51 = 567.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.58/1,580.51 = 567.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.58x = 1,580.51 × 567.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.58x = 896,269.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,269.13/1,054.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.88

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