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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.49, 1,442.93 and 652.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.49, 1,442.93 and 652.30 is: 900.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.49 : 1,442.93 = 652.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.49/1,442.93 = 652.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.49x = 1,442.93 × 652.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.49x = 941,216.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,216.37/1,045.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.27

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