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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.53, 1,578.56 and 622.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.53, 1,578.56 and 622.53 is: 931.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.53 : 1,578.56 = 622.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.53/1,578.56 = 622.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.53x = 1,578.56 × 622.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.53x = 982,697.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,697.84/1,054.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.88

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