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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.04, 1,580.79 and 313.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.04, 1,580.79 and 313.45 is: 470.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.04 : 1,580.79 = 313.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.04/1,580.79 = 313.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.04x = 1,580.79 × 313.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.04x = 495,500.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,500.79/1,054.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.10

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