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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.54, 1,453.77 and 759.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.54, 1,453.77 and 759.42 is: 1,047.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.54 : 1,453.77 = 759.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.54/1,453.77 = 759.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.54x = 1,453.77 × 759.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.54x = 1,104,022.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,022.01/1,053.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.92

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