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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.73, 1,579.21 and 762.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.73, 1,579.21 and 762.21 is: 1,142.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.73 : 1,579.21 = 762.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.73/1,579.21 = 762.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.73x = 1,579.21 × 762.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.73x = 1,203,692.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,692.04/1,053.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.32

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