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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.18, 1,451.67 and 632.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.18, 1,451.67 and 632.69 is: 872.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.18 : 1,451.67 = 632.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.18/1,451.67 = 632.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.18x = 1,451.67 × 632.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.18x = 918,457.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,457.09/1,052.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.91

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