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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.63, 1,581.03 and 437.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.63, 1,581.03 and 437.22 is: 656.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.63 : 1,581.03 = 437.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.63/1,581.03 = 437.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.63x = 1,581.03 × 437.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.63x = 691,257.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,257.94/1,053.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.07

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