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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.43, 1,579.73 and 404.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.43, 1,579.73 and 404.21 is: 606.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.43 : 1,579.73 = 404.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.43/1,579.73 = 404.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.43x = 1,579.73 × 404.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.43x = 638,542.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,542.66/1,053.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.16

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