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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.34, 1,580.14 and 395.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.34, 1,580.14 and 395.15 is: 592.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.34 : 1,580.14 = 395.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.34/1,580.14 = 395.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.34x = 1,580.14 × 395.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.34x = 624,384.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,384.91/1,053.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.77

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