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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.84, 1,580.77 and 284.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.84, 1,580.77 and 284.34 is: 426.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.84 : 1,580.77 = 284.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.84/1,580.77 = 284.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.84x = 1,580.77 × 284.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.84x = 449,480.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,480.83/1,053.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.52

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