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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.76, 1,578.76 and 436.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.76, 1,578.76 and 436.18 is: 654.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.76 : 1,578.76 = 436.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.76/1,578.76 = 436.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.76x = 1,578.76 × 436.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.76x = 688,623.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,623.54/1,052.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.11

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