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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.03, 1,579.41 and 404.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.03, 1,579.41 and 404.22 is: 606.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.03 : 1,579.41 = 404.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.03/1,579.41 = 404.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.03x = 1,579.41 × 404.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.03x = 638,429.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,429.11/1,053.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.28

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