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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.44, 1,453.11 and 679.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.44, 1,453.11 and 679.83 is: 937.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.44 : 1,453.11 = 679.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.44/1,453.11 = 679.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.44x = 1,453.11 × 679.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.44x = 987,867.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,867.77/1,053.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.75

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