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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.13, 1,453.17 and 587.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.13, 1,453.17 and 587.38 is: 810.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.13 : 1,453.17 = 587.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.13/1,453.17 = 587.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.13x = 1,453.17 × 587.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.13x = 853,562.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,562.99/1,053.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.50

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