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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.22, 1,580.22 and 787.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.22, 1,580.22 and 787.44 is: 1,179.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.22 : 1,580.22 = 787.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.22/1,580.22 = 787.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.22x = 1,580.22 × 787.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.22x = 1,244,328.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,328.44/1,055.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.21

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