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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.32, 1,442.25 and 652.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.32, 1,442.25 and 652.74 is: 900.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.32 : 1,442.25 = 652.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.32/1,442.25 = 652.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.32x = 1,442.25 × 652.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.32x = 941,414.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,414.27/1,045.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.60

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