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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.13, 1,454.76 and 588.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.13, 1,454.76 and 588.38 is: 812.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.13 : 1,454.76 = 588.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.13/1,454.76 = 588.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.13x = 1,454.76 × 588.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.13x = 855,944.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,944.42/1,054.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.00

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