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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.16, 1,581.24 and 284.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.16, 1,581.24 and 284.66 is: 426.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.16 : 1,581.24 = 284.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.16/1,581.24 = 284.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.16x = 1,581.24 × 284.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.16x = 450,122.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,122.16/1,054.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.99

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