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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.98, 1,581.55 and 438.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.98, 1,581.55 and 438.30 is: 657.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.98 : 1,581.55 = 438.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.98/1,581.55 = 438.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.98x = 1,581.55 × 438.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.98x = 693,192.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,192.27/1,054.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.07

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