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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.46, 1,453.74 and 587.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.46, 1,453.74 and 587.71 is: 811.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.46 : 1,453.74 = 587.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.46/1,453.74 = 587.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.46x = 1,453.74 × 587.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.46x = 854,370.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,370.27/1,053.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.02

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