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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.03, 1,453.14 and 587.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.03, 1,453.14 and 587.25 is: 810.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.03 : 1,453.14 = 587.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.03/1,453.14 = 587.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.03x = 1,453.14 × 587.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.03x = 853,356.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,356.47/1,053.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.38

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