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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.32, 1,580.96 and 533.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.32, 1,580.96 and 533.69 is: 801.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.32 : 1,580.96 = 533.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.32/1,580.96 = 533.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.32x = 1,580.96 × 533.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.32x = 843,739.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,739.87/1,053.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.03

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