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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.20, 1,581.32 and 621.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.20, 1,581.32 and 621.04 is: 931.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.20 : 1,581.32 = 621.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.20/1,581.32 = 621.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.20x = 1,581.32 × 621.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.20x = 982,062.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,062.97/1,054.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.57

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