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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.89, 1,582.64 and 438.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.89, 1,582.64 and 438.48 is: 657.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.89 : 1,582.64 = 438.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.89/1,582.64 = 438.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.89x = 1,582.64 × 438.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.89x = 693,955.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,955.99/1,054.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.85

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