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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.58, 1,580.43 and 760.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.58, 1,580.43 and 760.42 is: 1,140.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.58 : 1,580.43 = 760.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.58/1,580.43 = 760.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.58x = 1,580.43 × 760.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.58x = 1,201,790.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,790.58/1,053.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.67

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