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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.12, 1,578.53 and 436.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.12, 1,578.53 and 436.12 is: 654.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.12 : 1,578.53 = 436.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.12/1,578.53 = 436.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.12x = 1,578.53 × 436.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.12x = 688,425.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,425.65/1,052.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.32

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