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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.54, 1,579.68 and 436.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.54, 1,579.68 and 436.74 is: 654.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.54 : 1,579.68 = 436.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.54/1,579.68 = 436.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.54x = 1,579.68 × 436.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.54x = 689,909.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,909.44/1,053.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.85

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