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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.32, 1,580.11 and 729

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.32, 1,580.11 and 729 is: 1,092.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.32 : 1,580.11 = 729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.32/1,580.11 = 729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.32x = 1,580.11 × 729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.32x = 1,151,898.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,898.37/1,054.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.55

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