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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.61, 1,580.01 and 506.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.61, 1,580.01 and 506.05 is: 758.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.61 : 1,580.01 = 506.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.61/1,580.01 = 506.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.61x = 1,580.01 × 506.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.61x = 799,564.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,564.06/1,053.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.88

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