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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.02, 1,582.99 and 507.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.02, 1,582.99 and 507.13 is: 760.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.02 : 1,582.99 = 507.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.02/1,582.99 = 507.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.02x = 1,582.99 × 507.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.02x = 802,781.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,781.72/1,055.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.92

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