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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.96, 1,579.95 and 468.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.96, 1,579.95 and 468.64 is: 702.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.96 : 1,579.95 = 468.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.96/1,579.95 = 468.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.96x = 1,579.95 × 468.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.96x = 740,427.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,427.77/1,053.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.52

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