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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.26, 1,453.48 and 581.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.26, 1,453.48 and 581.12 is: 801.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.26 : 1,453.48 = 581.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.26/1,453.48 = 581.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.26x = 1,453.48 × 581.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.26x = 844,646.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,646.30/1,053.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.94

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