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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.78, 1,582.37 and 352.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.78, 1,582.37 and 352.04 is: 528.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.78 : 1,582.37 = 352.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.78/1,582.37 = 352.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.78x = 1,582.37 × 352.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.78x = 557,050.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,050.50/1,054.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.12

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