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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.15, 1,452.11 and 604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.15, 1,452.11 and 604.20 is: 833.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.15 : 1,452.11 = 604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.15/1,452.11 = 604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.15x = 1,452.11 × 604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.15x = 877,364.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,364.86/1,052.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.88

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