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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.70, 1,580.70 and 505.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.70, 1,580.70 and 505.70 is: 757.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.70 : 1,580.70 = 505.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.70/1,580.70 = 505.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.70x = 1,580.70 × 505.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.70x = 799,359.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,359.99/1,054.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.90

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