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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.84, 1,454.28 and 581.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.84, 1,454.28 and 581.74 is: 802.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.84 : 1,454.28 = 581.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.84/1,454.28 = 581.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.84x = 1,454.28 × 581.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.84x = 846,008.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,008.48/1,053.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.78

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