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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.26, 1,580.16 and 437.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.26, 1,580.16 and 437.17 is: 655.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.26 : 1,580.16 = 437.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.26/1,580.16 = 437.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.26x = 1,580.16 × 437.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.26x = 690,798.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,798.55/1,054.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.24

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