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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.06, 1,579.29 and 403.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.06, 1,579.29 and 403.74 is: 605.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.06 : 1,579.29 = 403.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.06/1,579.29 = 403.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.06x = 1,579.29 × 403.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.06x = 637,622.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,622.54/1,053.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.49

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