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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.07, 1,451.01 and 719.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.07, 1,451.01 and 719.97 is: 992.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.07 : 1,451.01 = 719.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.07/1,451.01 = 719.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.07x = 1,451.01 × 719.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.07x = 1,044,683.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,683.67/1,052.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.98

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