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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.72, 1,581.93 and 506.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.72, 1,581.93 and 506.76 is: 760.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.72 : 1,581.93 = 506.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.72/1,581.93 = 506.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.72x = 1,581.93 × 506.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.72x = 801,652.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,652.91/1,054.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.06

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