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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.72, 1,580.56 and 437.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.72, 1,580.56 and 437.32 is: 655.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.72 : 1,580.56 = 437.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.72/1,580.56 = 437.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.72x = 1,580.56 × 437.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.72x = 691,210.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,210.50/1,053.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.97

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