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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.68, 1,577.61 and 953

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.68, 1,577.61 and 953 is: 1,422.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.68 : 1,577.61 = 953 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.68/1,577.61 = 953/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.68x = 1,577.61 × 953
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.68x = 1,503,457.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,457.57/1,056.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.81

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