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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.29, 1,451.79 and 610.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.29, 1,451.79 and 610.03 is: 841.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.29 : 1,451.79 = 610.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.29/1,451.79 = 610.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.29x = 1,451.79 × 610.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.29x = 885,635.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,635.45/1,052.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.63

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