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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.94, 1,580.50 and 404.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.94, 1,580.50 and 404.32 is: 606.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.94 : 1,580.50 = 404.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.94/1,580.50 = 404.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.94x = 1,580.50 × 404.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.94x = 639,027.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,027.76/1,053.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.32

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