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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.06, 1,580.27 and 475.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.06, 1,580.27 and 475.94 is: 714.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.06 : 1,580.27 = 475.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.06/1,580.27 = 475.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.06x = 1,580.27 × 475.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.06x = 752,113.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,113.70/1,053.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.22

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