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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.60, 1,577.75 and 435.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.60, 1,577.75 and 435.65 is: 652.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.60 : 1,577.75 = 435.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.60/1,577.75 = 435.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.60x = 1,577.75 × 435.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.60x = 687,336.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,336.72/1,052.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.99

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