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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.68, 1,582.42 and 405.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.68, 1,582.42 and 405.26 is: 608.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.68 : 1,582.42 = 405.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.68/1,582.42 = 405.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.68x = 1,582.42 × 405.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.68x = 641,291.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,291.53/1,054.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.04

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