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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.16, 1,579.72 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.16, 1,579.72 and 283.68 is: 425.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.16 : 1,579.72 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.16/1,579.72 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.16x = 1,579.72 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.16x = 448,134.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,134.97/1,053.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.51

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