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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.06, 1,580.30 and 436.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.06, 1,580.30 and 436.76 is: 655.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.06 : 1,580.30 = 436.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.06/1,580.30 = 436.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.06x = 1,580.30 × 436.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.06x = 690,211.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,211.83/1,053.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.43

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