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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.40, 1,452.24 and 586.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.40, 1,452.24 and 586.64 is: 809.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.40 : 1,452.24 = 586.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.40/1,452.24 = 586.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.40x = 1,452.24 × 586.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.40x = 851,942.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,942.07/1,052.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.52

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