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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.01, 1,581.20 and 507.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.01, 1,581.20 and 507.05 is: 759.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.01 : 1,581.20 = 507.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.01/1,581.20 = 507.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.01x = 1,581.20 × 507.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.01x = 801,747.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,747.46/1,055.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.94

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