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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.09, 1,451.50 and 632.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.09, 1,451.50 and 632.28 is: 872.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.09 : 1,451.50 = 632.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.09/1,451.50 = 632.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.09x = 1,451.50 × 632.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.09x = 917,754.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,754.42/1,052.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.32

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