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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.23, 1,452.15 and 697.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.23, 1,452.15 and 697.54 is: 962.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.23 : 1,452.15 = 697.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.23/1,452.15 = 697.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.23x = 1,452.15 × 697.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.23x = 1,012,932.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,932.71/1,052.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.65

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