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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.34, 1,581.12 and 567.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.34, 1,581.12 and 567.27 is: 849.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.34 : 1,581.12 = 567.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.34/1,581.12 = 567.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.34x = 1,581.12 × 567.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.34x = 896,921.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,921.94/1,055.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.89

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