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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.66, 1,580.58 and 985.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.66, 1,580.58 and 985.36 is: 1,476.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.66 : 1,580.58 = 985.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.66/1,580.58 = 985.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.66x = 1,580.58 × 985.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.66x = 1,557,440.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,440.31/1,054.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.72

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