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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.73, 1,454.20 and 581.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.73, 1,454.20 and 581.68 is: 802.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.73 : 1,454.20 = 581.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.73/1,454.20 = 581.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.73x = 1,454.20 × 581.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.73x = 845,882.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,882.69/1,053.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.75

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