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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.94, 1,453.04 and 587.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.94, 1,453.04 and 587.20 is: 810.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.94 : 1,453.04 = 587.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.94/1,453.04 = 587.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.94x = 1,453.04 × 587.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.94x = 853,225.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,225.09/1,052.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.33

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