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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.93, 1,455.87 and 582.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.93, 1,455.87 and 582.86 is: 804.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.93 : 1,455.87 = 582.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.93/1,455.87 = 582.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.93x = 1,455.87 × 582.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.93x = 848,568.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,568.39/1,054.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.38

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