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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052, 1,451.68 and 609.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052, 1,451.68 and 609.92 is: 841.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052 : 1,451.68 = 609.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052/1,451.68 = 609.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052x = 1,451.68 × 609.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052x = 885,408.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,408.67/1,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.64

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