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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.50, 1,581.48 and 438.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.50, 1,581.48 and 438.77 is: 658.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.50 : 1,581.48 = 438.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.50/1,581.48 = 438.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.50x = 1,581.48 × 438.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.50x = 693,898.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,898.07/1,054.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.04

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