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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.07, 1,453.34 and 587.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.07, 1,453.34 and 587.32 is: 810.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.07 : 1,453.34 = 587.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.07/1,453.34 = 587.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.07x = 1,453.34 × 587.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.07x = 853,575.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,575.65/1,053.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.56

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