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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.43, 1,578.57 and 435.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.43, 1,578.57 and 435.97 is: 653.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.43 : 1,578.57 = 435.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.43/1,578.57 = 435.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.43x = 1,578.57 × 435.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.43x = 688,209.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,209.16/1,052.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.92

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