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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.92, 1,455.83 and 582.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.92, 1,455.83 and 582.84 is: 804.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.92 : 1,455.83 = 582.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.92/1,455.83 = 582.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.92x = 1,455.83 × 582.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.92x = 848,515.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,515.96/1,054.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.34

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