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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.35, 1,580.49 and 396.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.35, 1,580.49 and 396.06 is: 593.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.35 : 1,580.49 = 396.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.35/1,580.49 = 396.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.35x = 1,580.49 × 396.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.35x = 625,968.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,968.87/1,054.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.70

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