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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.04, 1,581.12 and 591.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.04, 1,581.12 and 591.46 is: 887.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.04 : 1,581.12 = 591.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.04/1,581.12 = 591.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.04x = 1,581.12 × 591.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.04x = 935,169.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,169.24/1,054.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.22

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