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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.22, 1,578.69 and 436.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.22, 1,578.69 and 436.60 is: 654.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.22 : 1,578.69 = 436.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.22/1,578.69 = 436.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.22x = 1,578.69 × 436.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.22x = 689,256.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,256.05/1,053.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.43

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