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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.71, 1,581.66 and 438.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.71, 1,581.66 and 438.10 is: 656.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.71 : 1,581.66 = 438.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.71/1,581.66 = 438.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.71x = 1,581.66 × 438.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.71x = 692,925.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,925.25/1,054.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.98

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