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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.45, 1,452.33 and 604.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.45, 1,452.33 and 604.18 is: 833.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.45 : 1,452.33 = 604.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.45/1,452.33 = 604.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.45x = 1,452.33 × 604.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.45x = 877,465.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,465.11/1,052.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.74

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