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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.95, 1,454.48 and 588.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.95, 1,454.48 and 588.20 is: 811.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.95 : 1,454.48 = 588.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.95/1,454.48 = 588.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.95x = 1,454.48 × 588.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.95x = 855,514.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,514.92/1,053.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.73

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