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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.07, 1,580.99 and 461.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.07, 1,580.99 and 461.34 is: 691.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.07 : 1,580.99 = 461.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.07/1,580.99 = 461.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.07x = 1,580.99 × 461.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.07x = 729,371.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,371.62/1,054.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.96

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