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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.28, 1,991.76 and 1,053.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.28, 1,991.76 and 1,053.88 is: 1,579.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.28 : 1,991.76 = 1,053.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.28/1,991.76 = 1,053.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.28x = 1,991.76 × 1,053.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.28x = 2,099,076.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,076.03/1,329.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.11

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