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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.06, 1,578.92 and 437.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.06, 1,578.92 and 437.19 is: 655.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.06 : 1,578.92 = 437.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.06/1,578.92 = 437.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.06x = 1,578.92 × 437.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.06x = 690,294.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,294.23/1,053.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.51

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