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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.65, 1,580.83 and 663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.65, 1,580.83 and 663.20 is: 995.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.65 : 1,580.83 = 663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.65/1,580.83 = 663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.65x = 1,580.83 × 663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.65x = 1,048,406.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,406.46/1,053.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.02

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