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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.24, 1,452.12 and 586.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.24, 1,452.12 and 586.52 is: 809.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.24 : 1,452.12 = 586.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.24/1,452.12 = 586.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.24x = 1,452.12 × 586.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.24x = 851,697.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,697.42/1,052.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.41

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