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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.14, 1,579.91 and 707.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.14, 1,579.91 and 707.27 is: 1,061.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.14 : 1,579.91 = 707.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.14/1,579.91 = 707.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.14x = 1,579.91 × 707.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.14x = 1,117,411.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,411.51/1,053.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.03

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