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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.57, 1,582.02 and 396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.57, 1,582.02 and 396.50 is: 594.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.57 : 1,582.02 = 396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.57/1,582.02 = 396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.57x = 1,582.02 × 396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.57x = 627,263.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,263.02/1,054.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.81

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