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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.92, 1,582.67 and 567.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.92, 1,582.67 and 567.95 is: 851.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.92 : 1,582.67 = 567.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.92/1,582.67 = 567.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.92x = 1,582.67 × 567.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.92x = 898,868.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,868.65/1,055.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.26

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