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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.65, 1,579.66 and 533.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.65, 1,579.66 and 533.23 is: 799.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.65 : 1,579.66 = 533.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.65/1,579.66 = 533.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.65x = 1,579.66 × 533.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.65x = 842,322.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,322.10/1,053.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.43

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