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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.20, 1,579.82 and 620.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.20, 1,579.82 and 620.04 is: 930.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.20 : 1,579.82 = 620.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.20/1,579.82 = 620.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.20x = 1,579.82 × 620.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.20x = 979,551.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,551.59/1,053.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.07

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