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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.69, 1,580.55 and 475.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.69, 1,580.55 and 475.89 is: 713.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.69 : 1,580.55 = 475.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.69/1,580.55 = 475.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.69x = 1,580.55 × 475.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.69x = 752,160.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,160.23/1,053.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.84

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