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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.76, 1,580.98 and 438.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.76, 1,580.98 and 438.66 is: 658.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.76 : 1,580.98 = 438.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.76/1,580.98 = 438.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.76x = 1,580.98 × 438.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.76x = 693,512.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,512.69/1,053.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.13

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