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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.69, 1,580.97 and 437.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.69, 1,580.97 and 437.85 is: 656.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.69 : 1,580.97 = 437.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.69/1,580.97 = 437.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.69x = 1,580.97 × 437.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.69x = 692,227.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,227.71/1,053.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.96

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