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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.02, 1,581.39 and 506.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.02, 1,581.39 and 506.03 is: 758.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.02 : 1,581.39 = 506.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.02/1,581.39 = 506.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.02x = 1,581.39 × 506.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.02x = 800,230.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,230.78/1,055.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.50

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