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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.53, 1,582.26 and 438.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.53, 1,582.26 and 438.38 is: 657.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.53 : 1,582.26 = 438.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.53/1,582.26 = 438.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.53x = 1,582.26 × 438.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.53x = 693,623.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,623.23/1,054.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.76

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