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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.70, 1,580.55 and 437.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.70, 1,580.55 and 437.39 is: 656.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.70 : 1,580.55 = 437.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.70/1,580.55 = 437.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.70x = 1,580.55 × 437.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.70x = 691,320.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,320.72/1,053.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.09

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