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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.76, 1,454.26 and 581.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.76, 1,454.26 and 581.69 is: 802.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.76 : 1,454.26 = 581.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.76/1,454.26 = 581.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.76x = 1,454.26 × 581.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.76x = 845,928.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,928.50/1,053.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.78

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