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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.47, 1,452.15 and 679.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.47, 1,452.15 and 679.37 is: 937.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.47 : 1,452.15 = 679.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.47/1,452.15 = 679.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.47x = 1,452.15 × 679.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.47x = 986,549.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,549.33/1,052.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.36

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