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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.06, 1,454.55 and 588.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.06, 1,454.55 and 588.22 is: 811.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.06 : 1,454.55 = 588.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.06/1,454.55 = 588.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.06x = 1,454.55 × 588.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.06x = 855,595.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,595.40/1,054.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.71

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