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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.49, 1,455.30 and 582.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.49, 1,455.30 and 582.49 is: 803.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.49 : 1,455.30 = 582.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.49/1,455.30 = 582.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.49x = 1,455.30 × 582.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.49x = 847,699.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,699.52/1,054.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.90

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