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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.72, 1,582.65 and 506.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.72, 1,582.65 and 506.82 is: 760.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.72 : 1,582.65 = 506.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.72/1,582.65 = 506.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.72x = 1,582.65 × 506.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.72x = 802,118.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,118.67/1,054.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.50

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