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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.88, 1,582.32 and 567.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.88, 1,582.32 and 567.84 is: 850.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.88 : 1,582.32 = 567.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.88/1,582.32 = 567.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.88x = 1,582.32 × 567.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.88x = 898,504.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,504.59/1,055.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.95

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