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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.12, 1,579.68 and 900.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.12, 1,579.68 and 900.08 is: 1,350.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.12 : 1,579.68 = 900.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.12/1,579.68 = 900.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.12x = 1,579.68 × 900.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.12x = 1,421,838.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,838.37/1,053.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.12

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