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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.15, 1,579.94 and 403.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.15, 1,579.94 and 403.88 is: 605.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.15 : 1,579.94 = 403.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.15/1,579.94 = 403.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.15x = 1,579.94 × 403.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.15x = 638,100.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,100.03/1,053.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.90

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