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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.93, 1,582.35 and 477.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.93, 1,582.35 and 477.80 is: 716.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.93 : 1,582.35 = 477.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.93/1,582.35 = 477.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.93x = 1,582.35 × 477.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.93x = 756,046.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,046.83/1,054.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.68

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