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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.01, 1,451.49 and 632.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.01, 1,451.49 and 632.22 is: 872.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.01 : 1,451.49 = 632.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.01/1,451.49 = 632.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.01x = 1,451.49 × 632.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.01x = 917,661.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,661.01/1,052.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.29

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