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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.56, 1,581.84 and 285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.56, 1,581.84 and 285.12 is: 427.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.56 : 1,581.84 = 285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.56/1,581.84 = 285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.56x = 1,581.84 × 285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.56x = 451,014.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,014.22/1,054.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.68

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