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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.23, 1,581.41 and 437.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.23, 1,581.41 and 437.98 is: 657.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.23 : 1,581.41 = 437.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.23/1,581.41 = 437.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.23x = 1,581.41 × 437.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.23x = 692,625.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,625.95/1,054.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.00

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