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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.54, 1,582.50 and 477.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.54, 1,582.50 and 477.46 is: 716.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.54 : 1,582.50 = 477.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.54/1,582.50 = 477.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.54x = 1,582.50 × 477.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.54x = 755,580.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,580.45/1,054.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.50

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