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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.53, 1,580.69 and 437.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.53, 1,580.69 and 437.39 is: 655.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.53 : 1,580.69 = 437.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.53/1,580.69 = 437.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.53x = 1,580.69 × 437.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.53x = 691,367.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,367.91/1,054.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.62

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