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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054, 1,581 and 284.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054, 1,581 and 284.50 is: 426.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054 : 1,581 = 284.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054/1,581 = 284.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054x = 1,581 × 284.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054x = 449,794.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,794.50/1,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.75

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