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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.79, 1,581.06 and 469.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.79, 1,581.06 and 469.21 is: 703.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.79 : 1,581.06 = 469.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.79/1,581.06 = 469.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.79x = 1,581.06 × 469.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.79x = 741,848.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,848.78/1,053.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.98

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