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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.30, 2,362.20 and 1,054.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.30, 2,362.20 and 1,054.55 is: 1,582.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.30 : 2,362.20 = 1,054.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.30/2,362.20 = 1,054.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.30x = 2,362.20 × 1,054.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.30x = 2,491,058.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,491,058.01/1,574.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.33

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