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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.39, 1,580.08 and 283.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.39, 1,580.08 and 283.89 is: 425.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.39 : 1,580.08 = 283.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.39/1,580.08 = 283.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.39x = 1,580.08 × 283.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.39x = 448,568.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,568.91/1,053.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.83

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