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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.06, 1,451.33 and 817.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.06, 1,451.33 and 817.57 is: 1,127.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.06 : 1,451.33 = 817.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.06/1,451.33 = 817.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.06x = 1,451.33 × 817.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.06x = 1,186,563.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,563.87/1,052.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.85

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