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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.20, 1,454.82 and 588.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.20, 1,454.82 and 588.44 is: 812.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.20 : 1,454.82 = 588.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.20/1,454.82 = 588.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.20x = 1,454.82 × 588.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.20x = 856,074.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,074.28/1,054.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.06

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