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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.60, 1,580.10 and 899.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.60, 1,580.10 and 899.80 is: 1,348.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.60 : 1,580.10 = 899.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.60/1,580.10 = 899.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.60x = 1,580.10 × 899.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.60x = 1,421,773.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,773.98/1,054.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.16

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