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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.33, 1,576.45 and 807.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.33, 1,576.45 and 807.66 is: 1,209.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.33 : 1,576.45 = 807.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.33/1,576.45 = 807.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.33x = 1,576.45 × 807.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.33x = 1,273,235.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,235.61/1,052.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.92

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