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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.02, 1,452.97 and 660.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.02, 1,452.97 and 660.58 is: 911.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.02 : 1,452.97 = 660.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.02/1,452.97 = 660.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.02x = 1,452.97 × 660.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.02x = 959,802.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,802.92/1,053.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.48

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