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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.39, 1,455.02 and 582.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.39, 1,455.02 and 582.27 is: 803.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.39 : 1,455.02 = 582.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.39/1,455.02 = 582.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.39x = 1,455.02 × 582.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.39x = 847,219.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,219.22/1,054.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.52

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