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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.41, 1,453.62 and 581.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.41, 1,453.62 and 581.23 is: 802.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.41 : 1,453.62 = 581.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.41/1,453.62 = 581.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.41x = 1,453.62 × 581.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.41x = 844,887.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,887.55/1,053.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.05

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