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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.80, 1,441.74 and 652.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.80, 1,441.74 and 652.56 is: 899.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.80 : 1,441.74 = 652.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.80/1,441.74 = 652.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.80x = 1,441.74 × 652.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.80x = 940,821.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,821.85/1,045.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.62

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