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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054, 1,580.99 and 273.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054, 1,580.99 and 273.93 is: 410.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054 : 1,580.99 = 273.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054/1,580.99 = 273.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054x = 1,580.99 × 273.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054x = 433,079.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,079.22/1,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.89

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