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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.90, 1,582.62 and 405.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.90, 1,582.62 and 405.46 is: 608.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.90 : 1,582.62 = 405.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.90/1,582.62 = 405.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.90x = 1,582.62 × 405.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.90x = 641,689.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,689.11/1,054.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.29

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