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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.37, 1,452.30 and 580.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.37, 1,452.30 and 580.29 is: 800.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.37 : 1,452.30 = 580.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.37/1,452.30 = 580.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.37x = 1,452.30 × 580.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.37x = 842,756.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,756.53/1,052.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.82

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