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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.32, 1,453.58 and 587.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.32, 1,453.58 and 587.57 is: 810.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.32 : 1,453.58 = 587.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.32/1,453.58 = 587.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.32x = 1,453.58 × 587.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.32x = 854,072.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,072.80/1,053.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.84

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