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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054, 1,454.70 and 588.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054, 1,454.70 and 588.16 is: 811.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054 : 1,454.70 = 588.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054/1,454.70 = 588.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054x = 1,454.70 × 588.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054x = 855,596.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,596.35/1,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.76

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