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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.96, 1,454.49 and 588.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.96, 1,454.49 and 588.24 is: 811.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.96 : 1,454.49 = 588.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.96/1,454.49 = 588.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.96x = 1,454.49 × 588.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.96x = 855,589.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,589.20/1,053.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.79

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