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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.79, 1,582.13 and 405.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.79, 1,582.13 and 405.48 is: 608.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.79 : 1,582.13 = 405.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.79/1,582.13 = 405.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.79x = 1,582.13 × 405.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.79x = 641,520.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,520.05/1,054.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.20

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