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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.61, 1,579.91 and 585.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.61, 1,579.91 and 585.02 is: 877.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.61 : 1,579.91 = 585.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.61/1,579.91 = 585.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.61x = 1,579.91 × 585.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.61x = 924,279.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,279.97/1,053.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.25

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