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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.81, 1,454.26 and 581.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.81, 1,454.26 and 581.74 is: 802.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.81 : 1,454.26 = 581.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.81/1,454.26 = 581.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.81x = 1,454.26 × 581.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.81x = 846,001.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,001.58/1,053.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.80

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