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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.09, 1,578.32 and 435.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.09, 1,578.32 and 435.45 is: 653.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.09 : 1,578.32 = 435.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.09/1,578.32 = 435.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.09x = 1,578.32 × 435.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.09x = 687,280.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,280.53/1,052.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.25

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