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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.08, 1,442.34 and 652.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.08, 1,442.34 and 652.50 is: 900.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.08 : 1,442.34 = 652.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.08/1,442.34 = 652.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.08x = 1,442.34 × 652.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.08x = 941,126.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,126.85/1,045.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.53

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