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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.72, 1,580.59 and 475.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.72, 1,580.59 and 475.92 is: 713.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.72 : 1,580.59 = 475.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.72/1,580.59 = 475.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.72x = 1,580.59 × 475.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.72x = 752,234.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,234.39/1,053.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.88

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