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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.97, 1,580.41 and 615.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.97, 1,580.41 and 615.36 is: 922.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.97 : 1,580.41 = 615.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.97/1,580.41 = 615.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.97x = 1,580.41 × 615.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.97x = 972,521.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,521.10/1,053.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.72

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