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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.50, 1,581.18 and 995.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.50, 1,581.18 and 995.56 is: 1,491.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.50 : 1,581.18 = 995.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.50/1,581.18 = 995.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.50x = 1,581.18 × 995.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.50x = 1,574,159.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,159.56/1,055.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.39

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