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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.62, 1,583.40 and 571.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.62, 1,583.40 and 571.74 is: 857.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.62 : 1,583.40 = 571.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.62/1,583.40 = 571.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.62x = 1,583.40 × 571.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.62x = 905,293.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,293.12/1,055.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.59

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