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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.66, 1,454.04 and 587.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.66, 1,454.04 and 587.91 is: 811.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.66 : 1,454.04 = 587.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.66/1,454.04 = 587.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.66x = 1,454.04 × 587.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.66x = 854,844.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,844.66/1,053.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.31

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