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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053, 1,452.80 and 659.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053, 1,452.80 and 659.88 is: 910.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053 : 1,452.80 = 659.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053/1,452.80 = 659.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053x = 1,452.80 × 659.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053x = 958,673.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,673.66/1,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.42

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