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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.17, 1,581.06 and 404.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.17, 1,581.06 and 404.76 is: 607.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.17 : 1,581.06 = 404.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.17/1,581.06 = 404.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.17x = 1,581.06 × 404.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.17x = 639,949.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,949.85/1,054.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.07

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