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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.92, 1,581.06 and 469.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.92, 1,581.06 and 469.13 is: 703.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.92 : 1,581.06 = 469.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.92/1,581.06 = 469.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.92x = 1,581.06 × 469.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.92x = 741,722.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,722.68/1,053.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.78

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