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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.60, 1,454.04 and 581.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.60, 1,454.04 and 581.58 is: 802.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.60 : 1,454.04 = 581.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.60/1,454.04 = 581.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.60x = 1,454.04 × 581.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.60x = 845,640.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,640.58/1,053.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.62

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