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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.52, 1,814.52 and 1,053.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.52, 1,814.52 and 1,053.44 is: 1,453.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.52 : 1,814.52 = 1,053.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.52/1,814.52 = 1,053.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.52x = 1,814.52 × 1,053.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.52x = 1,911,487.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911,487.95/1,315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.03

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