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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.26, 1,453.48 and 581.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.26, 1,453.48 and 581.20 is: 802.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.26 : 1,453.48 = 581.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.26/1,453.48 = 581.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.26x = 1,453.48 × 581.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.26x = 844,762.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,762.58/1,053.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.05

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