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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.02, 1,581.49 and 506.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.02, 1,581.49 and 506.13 is: 759.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.02 : 1,581.49 = 506.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.02/1,581.49 = 506.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.02x = 1,581.49 × 506.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.02x = 800,439.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,439.53/1,054.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.42

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