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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.30, 1,451.66 and 632.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.30, 1,451.66 and 632.54 is: 872.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.30 : 1,451.66 = 632.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.30/1,451.66 = 632.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.30x = 1,451.66 × 632.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.30x = 918,233.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,233.02/1,052.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.60

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