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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.98, 1,582.13 and 438.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.98, 1,582.13 and 438.12 is: 657.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.98 : 1,582.13 = 438.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.98/1,582.13 = 438.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.98x = 1,582.13 × 438.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.98x = 693,160.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,160.61/1,053.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.66

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