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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.45, 1,580.08 and 591.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.45, 1,580.08 and 591.54 is: 886.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.45 : 1,580.08 = 591.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.45/1,580.08 = 591.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.45x = 1,580.08 × 591.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.45x = 934,680.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,680.52/1,054.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.42

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