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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.03, 1,582.54 and 507.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.03, 1,582.54 and 507.67 is: 761.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.03 : 1,582.54 = 507.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.03/1,582.54 = 507.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.03x = 1,582.54 × 507.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.03x = 803,402.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,402.86/1,055.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.50

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