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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.73, 1,581.41 and 591.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.73, 1,581.41 and 591.63 is: 887.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.73 : 1,581.41 = 591.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.73/1,581.41 = 591.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.73x = 1,581.41 × 591.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.73x = 935,609.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,609.60/1,053.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.90

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