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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.34, 1,452.04 and 738.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.34, 1,452.04 and 738.56 is: 1,019.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.34 : 1,452.04 = 738.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.34/1,452.04 = 738.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.34x = 1,452.04 × 738.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.34x = 1,072,420.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,420.45/1,052.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.09

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