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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.29, 1,580.00 and 312.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.29, 1,580.00 and 312.93 is: 469.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.29 : 1,580.00 = 312.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.29/1,580.00 = 312.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.29x = 1,580.00 × 312.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.29x = 494,427.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,427.84/1,053.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.42

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