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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.59, 1,582.84 and 534.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.59, 1,582.84 and 534.95 is: 802.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.59 : 1,582.84 = 534.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.59/1,582.84 = 534.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.59x = 1,582.84 × 534.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.59x = 846,734.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,734.02/1,054.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.91

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