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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.08, 1,451.74 and 609.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.08, 1,451.74 and 609.96 is: 841.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.08 : 1,451.74 = 609.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.08/1,451.74 = 609.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.08x = 1,451.74 × 609.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.08x = 885,503.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,503.33/1,052.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.67

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