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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.19, 1,579.10 and 466.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.19, 1,579.10 and 466.97 is: 700.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.19 : 1,579.10 = 466.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.19/1,579.10 = 466.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.19x = 1,579.10 × 466.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.19x = 737,382.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,382.10/1,052.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.81

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