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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.48, 1,579.70 and 403.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.48, 1,579.70 and 403.80 is: 605.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.48 : 1,579.70 = 403.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.48/1,579.70 = 403.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.48x = 1,579.70 × 403.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.48x = 637,882.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,882.86/1,053.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.50

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