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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.36, 1,452.16 and 610.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.36, 1,452.16 and 610.20 is: 842.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.36 : 1,452.16 = 610.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.36/1,452.16 = 610.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.36x = 1,452.16 × 610.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.36x = 886,108.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,108.03/1,052.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.02

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