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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.21, 1,451.90 and 610.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.21, 1,451.90 and 610.03 is: 841.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.21 : 1,451.90 = 610.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.21/1,451.90 = 610.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.21x = 1,451.90 × 610.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.21x = 885,699.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,699.51/1,052.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.75

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