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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.09, 1,582.09 and 534.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.09, 1,582.09 and 534.45 is: 802.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.09 : 1,582.09 = 534.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.09/1,582.09 = 534.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.09x = 1,582.09 × 534.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.09x = 845,546.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,546.66/1,054.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.16

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