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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.56, 1,579.07 and 403.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.56, 1,579.07 and 403.48 is: 605.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.56 : 1,579.07 = 403.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.56/1,579.07 = 403.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.56x = 1,579.07 × 403.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.56x = 637,123.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,123.16/1,052.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.31

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