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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.64, 1,454.01 and 587.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.64, 1,454.01 and 587.89 is: 811.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.64 : 1,454.01 = 587.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.64/1,454.01 = 587.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.64x = 1,454.01 × 587.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.64x = 854,797.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,797.94/1,053.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.28

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