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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.14, 1,453.38 and 587.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.14, 1,453.38 and 587.36 is: 810.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.14 : 1,453.38 = 587.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.14/1,453.38 = 587.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.14x = 1,453.38 × 587.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.14x = 853,657.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,657.28/1,053.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.58

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