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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.54, 1,582.80 and 617.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.54, 1,582.80 and 617.21 is: 925.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.54 : 1,582.80 = 617.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.54/1,582.80 = 617.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.54x = 1,582.80 × 617.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.54x = 976,912.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,912.07/1,055.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.51

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