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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.77, 1,577.41 and 906.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.77, 1,577.41 and 906.14 is: 1,356.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.77 : 1,577.41 = 906.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.77/1,577.41 = 906.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.77x = 1,577.41 × 906.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.77x = 1,429,355.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,355.98/1,053.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.43

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