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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.15, 1,451.82 and 653.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.15, 1,451.82 and 653.90 is: 902.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.15 : 1,451.82 = 653.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.15/1,451.82 = 653.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.15x = 1,451.82 × 653.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.15x = 949,345.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,345.10/1,052.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.29

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