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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.86, 1,580.84 and 669.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.86, 1,580.84 and 669.42 is: 1,003.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.86 : 1,580.84 = 669.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.86/1,580.84 = 669.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.86x = 1,580.84 × 669.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.86x = 1,058,245.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,245.91/1,054.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.21

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