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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.33, 1,578.37 and 531.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.33, 1,578.37 and 531.87 is: 796.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.33 : 1,578.37 = 531.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.33/1,578.37 = 531.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.33x = 1,578.37 × 531.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.33x = 839,487.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,487.65/1,053.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.98

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