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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.87, 1,578.03 and 436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.87, 1,578.03 and 436 is: 654.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.87 : 1,578.03 = 436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.87/1,578.03 = 436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.87x = 1,578.03 × 436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.87x = 688,021.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,021.08/1,051.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.09

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