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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.94, 1,582.60 and 506.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.94, 1,582.60 and 506.74 is: 760.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.94 : 1,582.60 = 506.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.94/1,582.60 = 506.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.94x = 1,582.60 × 506.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.94x = 801,966.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,966.72/1,054.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.20

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