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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.04, 1,579.67 and 913.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.04, 1,579.67 and 913.10 is: 1,369.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.04 : 1,579.67 = 913.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.04/1,579.67 = 913.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.04x = 1,579.67 × 913.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.04x = 1,442,396.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,396.68/1,053.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.75

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