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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054, 1,581.54 and 469.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054, 1,581.54 and 469.18 is: 704.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054 : 1,581.54 = 469.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054/1,581.54 = 469.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054x = 1,581.54 × 469.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054x = 742,026.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,026.94/1,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.01

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