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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.62, 1,582.17 and 405.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.62, 1,582.17 and 405.36 is: 608.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.62 : 1,582.17 = 405.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.62/1,582.17 = 405.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.62x = 1,582.17 × 405.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.62x = 641,348.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,348.43/1,054.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.13

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