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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.83, 1,582.81 and 438.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.83, 1,582.81 and 438.96 is: 658.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.83 : 1,582.81 = 438.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.83/1,582.81 = 438.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.83x = 1,582.81 × 438.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.83x = 694,780.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,780.17/1,054.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.67

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