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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.29, 1,581.23 and 477.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.29, 1,581.23 and 477.03 is: 715.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.29 : 1,581.23 = 477.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.29/1,581.23 = 477.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.29x = 1,581.23 × 477.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.29x = 754,291.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,291.76/1,054.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.45

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