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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.84, 1,581.18 and 438.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.84, 1,581.18 and 438.91 is: 657.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.84 : 1,581.18 = 438.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.84/1,581.18 = 438.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.84x = 1,581.18 × 438.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.84x = 693,995.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,995.71/1,054.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.92

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