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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.70, 1,583.73 and 535.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.70, 1,583.73 and 535.68 is: 803.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.70 : 1,583.73 = 535.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.70/1,583.73 = 535.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.70x = 1,583.73 × 535.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.70x = 848,372.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,372.49/1,055.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.61

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