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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.75, 1,582.13 and 285.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.75, 1,582.13 and 285.25 is: 427.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.75 : 1,582.13 = 285.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.75/1,582.13 = 285.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.75x = 1,582.13 × 285.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.75x = 451,302.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,302.58/1,054.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.88

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