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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.63, 1,579.08 and 706.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.63, 1,579.08 and 706.45 is: 1,058.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.63 : 1,579.08 = 706.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.63/1,579.08 = 706.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.63x = 1,579.08 × 706.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.63x = 1,115,533.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,533.17/1,053.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.75

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