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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.70, 1,580.96 and 437.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.70, 1,580.96 and 437.25 is: 656.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.70 : 1,580.96 = 437.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.70/1,580.96 = 437.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.70x = 1,580.96 × 437.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.70x = 691,275.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,275.85/1,053.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.05

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