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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.73, 1,454.24 and 605.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.73, 1,454.24 and 605.66 is: 835.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.73 : 1,454.24 = 605.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.73/1,454.24 = 605.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.73x = 1,454.24 × 605.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.73x = 880,775.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,775.00/1,053.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.86

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