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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.59, 1,453.97 and 581.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.59, 1,453.97 and 581.49 is: 802.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.59 : 1,453.97 = 581.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.59/1,453.97 = 581.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.59x = 1,453.97 × 581.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.59x = 845,466.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,466.11/1,053.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.47

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