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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.38, 1,442.46 and 652.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.38, 1,442.46 and 652.26 is: 900.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.38 : 1,442.46 = 652.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.38/1,442.46 = 652.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.38x = 1,442.46 × 652.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.38x = 940,858.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,858.96/1,045.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.02

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