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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.84, 1,581.04 and 689.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.84, 1,581.04 and 689.56 is: 1,032.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.84 : 1,581.04 = 689.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.84/1,581.04 = 689.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.84x = 1,581.04 × 689.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.84x = 1,090,221.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,221.94/1,055.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.56

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