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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.04, 1,577.24 and 435.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.04, 1,577.24 and 435.90 is: 653.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.04 : 1,577.24 = 435.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.04/1,577.24 = 435.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.04x = 1,577.24 × 435.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.04x = 687,518.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,518.92/1,052.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.51

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