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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.79, 1,580.76 and 437.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.79, 1,580.76 and 437.55 is: 656.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.79 : 1,580.76 = 437.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.79/1,580.76 = 437.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.79x = 1,580.76 × 437.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.79x = 691,655.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,655.61/1,053.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.35

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