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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.60, 1,453.29 and 704.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.60, 1,453.29 and 704.28 is: 971.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.60 : 1,453.29 = 704.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.60/1,453.29 = 704.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.60x = 1,453.29 × 704.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.60x = 1,023,523.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,523.08/1,053.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.45

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