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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.25, 1,581.95 and 396.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.25, 1,581.95 and 396.58 is: 595.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.25 : 1,581.95 = 396.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.25/1,581.95 = 396.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.25x = 1,581.95 × 396.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.25x = 627,369.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,369.73/1,054.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.09

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