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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.19, 1,579.79 and 403.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.19, 1,579.79 and 403.57 is: 605.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.19 : 1,579.79 = 403.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.19/1,579.79 = 403.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.19x = 1,579.79 × 403.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.19x = 637,555.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,555.85/1,053.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.36

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