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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.40, 1,580.88 and 476.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.40, 1,580.88 and 476.96 is: 715.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.40 : 1,580.88 = 476.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.40/1,580.88 = 476.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.40x = 1,580.88 × 476.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.40x = 754,016.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,016.52/1,054.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.11

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