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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.90, 1,581.36 and 969.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.90, 1,581.36 and 969.04 is: 1,452.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.90 : 1,581.36 = 969.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.90/1,581.36 = 969.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.90x = 1,581.36 × 969.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.90x = 1,532,401.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,401.09/1,054.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.65

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