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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.43, 1,582.47 and 506.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.43, 1,582.47 and 506.52 is: 759.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.43 : 1,582.47 = 506.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.43/1,582.47 = 506.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.43x = 1,582.47 × 506.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.43x = 801,552.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,552.70/1,055.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.46

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