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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.39, 1,452.63 and 610.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.39, 1,452.63 and 610.23 is: 842.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.39 : 1,452.63 = 610.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.39/1,452.63 = 610.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.39x = 1,452.63 × 610.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.39x = 886,446.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,446.14/1,052.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.32

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