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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.81, 1,455.43 and 820.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.81, 1,455.43 and 820.58 is: 1,133.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.81 : 1,455.43 = 820.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.81/1,455.43 = 820.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.81x = 1,455.43 × 820.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.81x = 1,194,298.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,298.34/1,053.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.31

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