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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.06, 1,453.17 and 587.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.06, 1,453.17 and 587.22 is: 810.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.06 : 1,453.17 = 587.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.06/1,453.17 = 587.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.06x = 1,453.17 × 587.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.06x = 853,330.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,330.49/1,053.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.33

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