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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.10, 1,576.89 and 466.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.10, 1,576.89 and 466.92 is: 699.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.10 : 1,576.89 = 466.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.10/1,576.89 = 466.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.10x = 1,576.89 × 466.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.10x = 736,281.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,281.48/1,052.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.82

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