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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.98, 1,580.96 and 476.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.98, 1,580.96 and 476.18 is: 714.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.98 : 1,580.96 = 476.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.98/1,580.96 = 476.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.98x = 1,580.96 × 476.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.98x = 752,811.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,811.25/1,053.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.26

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