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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.75, 1,580.64 and 284.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.75, 1,580.64 and 284.25 is: 426.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.75 : 1,580.64 = 284.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.75/1,580.64 = 284.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.75x = 1,580.64 × 284.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.75x = 449,296.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,296.92/1,053.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.38

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