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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.08, 1,578.24 and 619.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.08, 1,578.24 and 619.24 is: 928.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.08 : 1,578.24 = 619.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.08/1,578.24 = 619.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.08x = 1,578.24 × 619.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.08x = 977,309.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,309.34/1,052.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.93

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