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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.55, 1,593.95 and 550.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.55, 1,593.95 and 550.47 is: 824.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.55 : 1,593.95 = 550.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.55/1,593.95 = 550.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.55x = 1,593.95 × 550.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.55x = 877,418.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,418.90/1,064.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.22

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