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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.43, 1,581.93 and 567.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.43, 1,581.93 and 567.81 is: 851.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.43 : 1,581.93 = 567.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.43/1,581.93 = 567.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.43x = 1,581.93 × 567.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.43x = 898,235.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,235.67/1,055.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.06

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