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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.24, 1,580.22 and 403.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.24, 1,580.22 and 403.80 is: 605.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.24 : 1,580.22 = 403.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.24/1,580.22 = 403.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.24x = 1,580.22 × 403.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.24x = 638,092.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,092.84/1,053.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.84

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