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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.75, 1,582.24 and 438.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.75, 1,582.24 and 438.87 is: 658.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.75 : 1,582.24 = 438.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.75/1,582.24 = 438.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.75x = 1,582.24 × 438.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.75x = 694,393.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,393.38/1,054.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.35

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