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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.12, 1,579.69 and 394.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.12, 1,579.69 and 394.97 is: 592.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.12 : 1,579.69 = 394.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.12/1,579.69 = 394.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.12x = 1,579.69 × 394.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.12x = 623,930.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,930.16/1,053.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.46

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