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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.98, 1,453.12 and 580.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.98, 1,453.12 and 580.89 is: 801.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.98 : 1,453.12 = 580.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.98/1,453.12 = 580.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.98x = 1,453.12 × 580.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.98x = 844,110.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,110.14/1,052.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.64

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