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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.22, 1,580.80 and 533.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.22, 1,580.80 and 533.59 is: 800.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.22 : 1,580.80 = 533.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.22/1,580.80 = 533.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.22x = 1,580.80 × 533.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.22x = 843,497.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,497.04/1,053.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.87

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