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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.14, 1,454.70 and 588.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.14, 1,454.70 and 588.39 is: 811.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.14 : 1,454.70 = 588.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.14/1,454.70 = 588.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.14x = 1,454.70 × 588.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.14x = 855,930.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,930.93/1,054.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.97

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