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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.16, 1,454.74 and 588.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.16, 1,454.74 and 588.41 is: 812.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.16 : 1,454.74 = 588.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.16/1,454.74 = 588.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.16x = 1,454.74 × 588.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.16x = 855,983.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,983.56/1,054.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.01

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