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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.66, 1,583.15 and 507.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.66, 1,583.15 and 507.50 is: 761.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.66 : 1,583.15 = 507.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.66/1,583.15 = 507.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.66x = 1,583.15 × 507.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.66x = 803,440.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,440.71/1,055.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.08

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