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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.69, 1,453.73 and 774.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.69, 1,453.73 and 774.51 is: 1,068.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.69 : 1,453.73 = 774.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.69/1,453.73 = 774.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.69x = 1,453.73 × 774.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.69x = 1,125,924.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,924.55/1,053.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.55

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