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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.32, 1,581 and 505.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.32, 1,581 and 505.88 is: 759.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.32 : 1,581 = 505.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.32/1,581 = 505.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.32x = 1,581 × 505.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.32x = 799,796.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,796.28/1,053.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.31

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