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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.28, 1,581.14 and 313.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.28, 1,581.14 and 313.69 is: 470.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.28 : 1,581.14 = 313.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.28/1,581.14 = 313.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.28x = 1,581.14 × 313.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.28x = 495,985.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,985.82/1,054.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.45

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