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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.63, 1,582.76 and 569.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.63, 1,582.76 and 569.03 is: 853.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.63 : 1,582.76 = 569.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.63/1,582.76 = 569.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.63x = 1,582.76 × 569.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.63x = 900,627.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,627.16/1,055.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.17

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