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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.47, 1,580.52 and 506.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.47, 1,580.52 and 506.11 is: 759.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.47 : 1,580.52 = 506.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.47/1,580.52 = 506.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.47x = 1,580.52 × 506.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.47x = 799,916.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,916.98/1,053.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.32

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