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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.87, 1,453.54 and 699.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.87, 1,453.54 and 699.16 is: 964.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.87 : 1,453.54 = 699.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.87/1,453.54 = 699.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.87x = 1,453.54 × 699.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.87x = 1,016,257.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,257.03/1,053.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.31

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