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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.90, 1,584.11 and 710.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.90, 1,584.11 and 710.45 is: 1,066.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.90 : 1,584.11 = 710.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.90/1,584.11 = 710.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.90x = 1,584.11 × 710.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.90x = 1,125,430.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,430.95/1,054.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.86

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