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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.75, 1,454.19 and 588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.75, 1,454.19 and 588 is: 811.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.75 : 1,454.19 = 588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.75/1,454.19 = 588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.75x = 1,454.19 × 588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.75x = 855,063.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,063.72/1,053.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.45

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