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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.99, 1,612.68 and 555.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.99, 1,612.68 and 555.70 is: 832.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.99 : 1,612.68 = 555.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.99/1,612.68 = 555.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.99x = 1,612.68 × 555.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.99x = 896,170.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,170.06/1,075.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.88

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