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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.30, 1,582.16 and 438.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.30, 1,582.16 and 438.01 is: 657.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.30 : 1,582.16 = 438.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.30/1,582.16 = 438.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.30x = 1,582.16 × 438.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.30x = 692,998.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,998.84/1,054.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.30

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