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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.40, 1,451.66 and 610.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.40, 1,451.66 and 610.14 is: 841.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.40 : 1,451.66 = 610.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.40/1,451.66 = 610.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.40x = 1,451.66 × 610.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.40x = 885,718.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,718.23/1,052.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.61

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