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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.01, 1,578.58 and 403.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.01, 1,578.58 and 403.32 is: 604.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.01 : 1,578.58 = 403.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.01/1,578.58 = 403.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.01x = 1,578.58 × 403.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.01x = 636,672.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,672.89/1,053.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.62

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