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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.97, 1,580.96 and 284.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.97, 1,580.96 and 284.47 is: 426.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.97 : 1,580.96 = 284.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.97/1,580.96 = 284.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.97x = 1,580.96 × 284.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.97x = 449,735.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,735.69/1,053.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.71

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