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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.29, 1,452.09 and 632.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.29, 1,452.09 and 632.71 is: 873.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.29 : 1,452.09 = 632.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.29/1,452.09 = 632.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.29x = 1,452.09 × 632.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.29x = 918,751.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,751.86/1,052.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.10

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