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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.42, 1,452.34 and 610.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.42, 1,452.34 and 610.58 is: 842.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.42 : 1,452.34 = 610.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.42/1,452.34 = 610.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.42x = 1,452.34 × 610.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.42x = 886,759.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,759.44/1,052.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.59

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