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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.55, 1,580.59 and 476.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.55, 1,580.59 and 476.27 is: 714.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.55 : 1,580.59 = 476.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.55/1,580.59 = 476.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.55x = 1,580.59 × 476.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.55x = 752,785.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,785.22/1,053.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.52

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