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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.59, 1,453.32 and 659.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.59, 1,453.32 and 659.93 is: 910.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.59 : 1,453.32 = 659.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.59/1,453.32 = 659.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.59x = 1,453.32 × 659.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.59x = 959,089.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,089.47/1,053.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.31

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