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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.04, 1,579.86 and 637.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.04, 1,579.86 and 637.70 is: 955.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.04 : 1,579.86 = 637.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.04/1,579.86 = 637.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.04x = 1,579.86 × 637.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.04x = 1,007,468.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,468.82/1,054.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.82

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