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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.56, 1,580.34 and 284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.56, 1,580.34 and 284.04 is: 426.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.56 : 1,580.34 = 284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.56/1,580.34 = 284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.56x = 1,580.34 × 284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.56x = 448,879.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,879.77/1,053.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.06

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