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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053, 1,579.50 and 283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053, 1,579.50 and 283.56 is: 425.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053 : 1,579.50 = 283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053/1,579.50 = 283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053x = 1,579.50 × 283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053x = 447,883.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,883.02/1,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.34

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