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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.38, 1,580.07 and 283.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.38, 1,580.07 and 283.88 is: 425.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.38 : 1,580.07 = 283.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.38/1,580.07 = 283.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.38x = 1,580.07 × 283.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.38x = 448,554.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,554.22/1,053.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.82

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