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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.39, 1,453.77 and 633.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.39, 1,453.77 and 633.81 is: 874.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.39 : 1,453.77 = 633.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.39/1,453.77 = 633.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.39x = 1,453.77 × 633.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.39x = 921,413.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,413.96/1,053.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.71

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