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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.76, 1,453.96 and 587.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.76, 1,453.96 and 587.92 is: 811.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.76 : 1,453.96 = 587.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.76/1,453.96 = 587.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.76x = 1,453.96 × 587.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.76x = 854,812.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,812.16/1,053.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.20

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