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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.04, 1,578.96 and 403.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.04, 1,578.96 and 403.36 is: 604.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.04 : 1,578.96 = 403.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.04/1,578.96 = 403.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.04x = 1,578.96 × 403.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.04x = 636,889.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,889.31/1,053.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.81

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