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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.15, 1,454.65 and 582.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.15, 1,454.65 and 582.05 is: 803.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.15 : 1,454.65 = 582.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.15/1,454.65 = 582.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.15x = 1,454.65 × 582.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.15x = 846,679.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,679.03/1,054.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.19

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