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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.35, 1,581.17 and 506.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.35, 1,581.17 and 506.18 is: 759.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.35 : 1,581.17 = 506.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.35/1,581.17 = 506.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.35x = 1,581.17 × 506.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.35x = 800,360.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,360.90/1,054.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.10

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