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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.43, 1,452.02 and 632.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.43, 1,452.02 and 632.94 is: 873.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.43 : 1,452.02 = 632.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.43/1,452.02 = 632.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.43x = 1,452.02 × 632.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.43x = 919,038.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,038.37/1,052.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.25

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