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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.40, 1,580.64 and 592.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.40, 1,580.64 and 592.32 is: 887.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.40 : 1,580.64 = 592.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.40/1,580.64 = 592.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.40x = 1,580.64 × 592.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.40x = 936,244.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,244.68/1,054.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.94

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