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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.93, 1,580.89 and 504.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.93, 1,580.89 and 504.45 is: 756.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.93 : 1,580.89 = 504.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.93/1,580.89 = 504.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.93x = 1,580.89 × 504.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.93x = 797,478.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,478.70/1,053.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.67

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