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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.11, 1,578.47 and 435.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.11, 1,578.47 and 435.85 is: 653.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.11 : 1,578.47 = 435.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.11/1,578.47 = 435.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.11x = 1,578.47 × 435.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.11x = 687,970.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,970.02/1,052.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.90

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