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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.21, 1,451.92 and 610.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.21, 1,451.92 and 610.05 is: 841.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.21 : 1,451.92 = 610.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.21/1,451.92 = 610.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.21x = 1,451.92 × 610.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.21x = 885,733.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,733.49/1,052.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.79

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