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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.92, 1,581.52 and 437.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.92, 1,581.52 and 437.68 is: 656.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.92 : 1,581.52 = 437.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.92/1,581.52 = 437.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.92x = 1,581.52 × 437.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.92x = 692,199.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,199.67/1,053.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.79

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