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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.55, 1,595.44 and 551.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.55, 1,595.44 and 551.47 is: 825.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.55 : 1,595.44 = 551.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.55/1,595.44 = 551.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.55x = 1,595.44 × 551.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.55x = 879,837.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,837.30/1,065.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.71

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