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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.98, 1,582.54 and 438.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.98, 1,582.54 and 438.73 is: 658.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.98 : 1,582.54 = 438.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.98/1,582.54 = 438.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.98x = 1,582.54 × 438.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.98x = 694,307.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,307.77/1,054.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.12

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