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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.47, 1,577.81 and 435.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.47, 1,577.81 and 435.79 is: 653.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.47 : 1,577.81 = 435.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.47/1,577.81 = 435.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.47x = 1,577.81 × 435.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.47x = 687,593.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,593.82/1,052.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.31

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