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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.54, 1,448.98 and 652.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.54, 1,448.98 and 652.43 is: 899.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.54 : 1,448.98 = 652.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.54/1,448.98 = 652.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.54x = 1,448.98 × 652.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.54x = 945,358.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,358.02/1,050.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.88

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