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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.36, 1,452.96 and 639.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.36, 1,452.96 and 639.36 is: 881.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.36 : 1,452.96 = 639.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.36/1,452.96 = 639.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.36x = 1,452.96 × 639.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.36x = 928,964.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,964.51/1,053.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.91

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