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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.56, 1,442.91 and 652.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.56, 1,442.91 and 652.38 is: 900.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.56 : 1,442.91 = 652.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.56/1,442.91 = 652.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.56x = 1,442.91 × 652.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.56x = 941,325.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,325.63/1,045.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.31

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