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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.24, 1,544.40 and 452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.24, 1,544.40 and 452.52 is: 679.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.24 : 1,544.40 = 452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.24/1,544.40 = 452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.24x = 1,544.40 × 452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.24x = 698,871.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,871.89/1,029.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.02

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