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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.94, 1,581.42 and 405.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.94, 1,581.42 and 405.12 is: 607.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.94 : 1,581.42 = 405.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.94/1,581.42 = 405.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.94x = 1,581.42 × 405.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.94x = 640,664.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,664.87/1,053.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.88

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