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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.85, 1,579.73 and 436.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.85, 1,579.73 and 436.69 is: 655.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.85 : 1,579.73 = 436.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.85/1,579.73 = 436.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.85x = 1,579.73 × 436.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.85x = 689,852.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,852.08/1,052.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.22

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