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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.62, 1,453.97 and 581.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.62, 1,453.97 and 581.53 is: 802.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.62 : 1,453.97 = 581.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.62/1,453.97 = 581.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.62x = 1,453.97 × 581.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.62x = 845,524.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,524.99/1,053.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.50

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