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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.16, 1,450.88 and 659.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.16, 1,450.88 and 659.04 is: 908.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.16 : 1,450.88 = 659.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.16/1,450.88 = 659.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.16x = 1,450.88 × 659.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.16x = 956,187.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,187.96/1,052.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.79

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