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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.92, 1,580.90 and 499.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.92, 1,580.90 and 499.04 is: 747.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.92 : 1,580.90 = 499.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.92/1,580.90 = 499.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.92x = 1,580.90 × 499.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.92x = 788,932.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,932.34/1,054.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.86

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