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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.34, 1,452.23 and 604.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.34, 1,452.23 and 604.22 is: 833.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.34 : 1,452.23 = 604.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.34/1,452.23 = 604.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.34x = 1,452.23 × 604.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.34x = 877,463.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,463.39/1,052.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.83

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