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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.90, 1,583.52 and 622.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.90, 1,583.52 and 622.36 is: 934.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.90 : 1,583.52 = 622.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.90/1,583.52 = 622.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.90x = 1,583.52 × 622.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.90x = 985,519.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,519.51/1,054.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.23

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