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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.35, 1,579.91 and 807.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.35, 1,579.91 and 807.17 is: 1,209.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.35 : 1,579.91 = 807.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.35/1,579.91 = 807.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.35x = 1,579.91 × 807.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.35x = 1,275,244.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,244.02/1,054.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.51

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