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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.72, 1,584.96 and 1,049.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.72, 1,584.96 and 1,049.04 is: 1,576.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.72 : 1,584.96 = 1,049.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.72/1,584.96 = 1,049.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.72x = 1,584.96 × 1,049.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.72x = 1,662,686.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,686.44/1,054.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.42

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