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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.10, 1,578.54 and 435.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.10, 1,578.54 and 435.87 is: 653.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.10 : 1,578.54 = 435.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.10/1,578.54 = 435.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.10x = 1,578.54 × 435.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.10x = 688,038.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,038.23/1,052.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.97

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