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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.46, 1,583.66 and 567.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.46, 1,583.66 and 567.94 is: 852.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.46 : 1,583.66 = 567.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.46/1,583.66 = 567.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.46x = 1,583.66 × 567.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.46x = 899,423.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,423.86/1,055.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.16

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