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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.40, 1,578.52 and 435.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.40, 1,578.52 and 435.92 is: 653.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.40 : 1,578.52 = 435.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.40/1,578.52 = 435.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.40x = 1,578.52 × 435.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.40x = 688,108.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,108.44/1,052.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.85

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