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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.77, 1,578.49 and 436.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.77, 1,578.49 and 436.90 is: 655.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.77 : 1,578.49 = 436.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.77/1,578.49 = 436.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.77x = 1,578.49 × 436.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.77x = 689,645.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,645.52/1,052.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.07

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