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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.55, 1,580.45 and 541.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.55, 1,580.45 and 541.47 is: 810.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.55 : 1,580.45 = 541.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.55/1,580.45 = 541.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.55x = 1,580.45 × 541.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.55x = 855,763.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,763.55/1,055.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.73

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