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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.02, 1,451.37 and 658.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.02, 1,451.37 and 658.78 is: 908.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.02 : 1,451.37 = 658.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.02/1,451.37 = 658.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.02x = 1,451.37 × 658.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.02x = 956,133.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,133.53/1,052.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.85

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