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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.84, 1,580.91 and 438.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.84, 1,580.91 and 438.16 is: 656.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.84 : 1,580.91 = 438.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.84/1,580.91 = 438.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.84x = 1,580.91 × 438.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.84x = 692,691.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,691.53/1,054.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.68

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