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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.20, 1,453.75 and 660.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.20, 1,453.75 and 660.45 is: 911.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.20 : 1,453.75 = 660.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.20/1,453.75 = 660.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.20x = 1,453.75 × 660.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.20x = 960,132.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,132.99/1,053.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.63

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