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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.43, 1,577.58 and 436.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.43, 1,577.58 and 436.47 is: 654.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.43 : 1,577.58 = 436.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.43/1,577.58 = 436.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.43x = 1,577.58 × 436.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.43x = 688,566.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,566.34/1,052.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.26

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