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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.60, 1,580.58 and 533.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.60, 1,580.58 and 533.64 is: 800.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.60 : 1,580.58 = 533.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.60/1,580.58 = 533.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.60x = 1,580.58 × 533.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.60x = 843,460.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,460.71/1,053.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.55

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