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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.63, 1,580.45 and 436.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.63, 1,580.45 and 436.95 is: 655.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.63 : 1,580.45 = 436.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.63/1,580.45 = 436.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.63x = 1,580.45 × 436.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.63x = 690,575.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,575.44/1,053.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.43

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