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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.72, 1,582.08 and 285.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.72, 1,582.08 and 285.22 is: 427.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.72 : 1,582.08 = 285.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.72/1,582.08 = 285.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.72x = 1,582.08 × 285.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.72x = 451,244.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,244.81/1,054.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.83

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