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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.63, 1,582.03 and 808.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.63, 1,582.03 and 808.19 is: 1,212.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.63 : 1,582.03 = 808.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.63/1,582.03 = 808.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.63x = 1,582.03 × 808.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.63x = 1,278,580.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,580.83/1,054.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.35

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