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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.42, 1,452.08 and 654.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.42, 1,452.08 and 654.39 is: 902.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.42 : 1,452.08 = 654.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.42/1,452.08 = 654.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.42x = 1,452.08 × 654.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.42x = 950,223.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,223.36/1,052.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.90

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