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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.12, 1,581.90 and 621.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.12, 1,581.90 and 621.88 is: 933.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.12 : 1,581.90 = 621.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.12/1,581.90 = 621.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.12x = 1,581.90 × 621.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.12x = 983,751.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,751.97/1,054.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.24

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