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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.90, 1,442.91 and 652.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.90, 1,442.91 and 652.65 is: 900.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.90 : 1,442.91 = 652.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.90/1,442.91 = 652.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.90x = 1,442.91 × 652.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.90x = 941,715.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,715.21/1,045.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.39

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