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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.62, 1,584.03 and 568.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.62, 1,584.03 and 568.66 is: 853.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.62 : 1,584.03 = 568.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.62/1,584.03 = 568.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.62x = 1,584.03 × 568.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.62x = 900,774.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,774.50/1,055.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.31

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