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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.10, 1,451.85 and 579.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.10, 1,451.85 and 579.96 is: 800.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.10 : 1,451.85 = 579.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.10/1,451.85 = 579.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.10x = 1,451.85 × 579.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.10x = 842,014.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,014.93/1,052.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.32

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