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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.10, 1,581.15 and 506.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.10, 1,581.15 and 506.15 is: 759.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.10 : 1,581.15 = 506.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.10/1,581.15 = 506.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.10x = 1,581.15 × 506.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.10x = 800,299.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,299.07/1,054.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.23

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