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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.47, 1,452.09 and 679.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.47, 1,452.09 and 679.87 is: 938.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.47 : 1,452.09 = 679.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.47/1,452.09 = 679.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.47x = 1,452.09 × 679.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.47x = 987,232.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,232.43/1,052.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.01

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