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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.45, 1,580.20 and 273.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.45, 1,580.20 and 273.46 is: 410.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.45 : 1,580.20 = 273.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.45/1,580.20 = 273.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.45x = 1,580.20 × 273.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.45x = 432,121.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,121.49/1,053.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.20

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