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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.36, 1,578.28 and 435.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.36, 1,578.28 and 435.80 is: 653.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.36 : 1,578.28 = 435.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.36/1,578.28 = 435.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.36x = 1,578.28 × 435.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.36x = 687,814.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,814.42/1,052.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.59

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