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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.58, 1,582.40 and 507.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.58, 1,582.40 and 507.23 is: 761.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.58 : 1,582.40 = 507.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.58/1,582.40 = 507.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.58x = 1,582.40 × 507.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.58x = 802,630.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,630.30/1,054.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.09

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