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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.26, 1,579.86 and 403.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.26, 1,579.86 and 403.84 is: 605.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.26 : 1,579.86 = 403.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.26/1,579.86 = 403.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.26x = 1,579.86 × 403.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.26x = 638,010.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,010.66/1,053.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.75

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