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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.40, 1,578.03 and 858.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.40, 1,578.03 and 858.64 is: 1,286.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.40 : 1,578.03 = 858.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.40/1,578.03 = 858.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.40x = 1,578.03 × 858.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.40x = 1,354,959.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,959.68/1,053.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.27

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