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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.15, 1,452.09 and 680.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.15, 1,452.09 and 680.21 is: 938.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.15 : 1,452.09 = 680.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.15/1,452.09 = 680.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.15x = 1,452.09 × 680.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.15x = 987,718.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,718.88/1,052.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.77

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