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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.99, 1,580.73 and 404.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.99, 1,580.73 and 404.57 is: 606.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.99 : 1,580.73 = 404.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.99/1,580.73 = 404.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.99x = 1,580.73 × 404.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.99x = 639,508.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,508.03/1,053.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.75

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