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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.48, 1,452.14 and 679.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.48, 1,452.14 and 679.34 is: 937.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.48 : 1,452.14 = 679.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.48/1,452.14 = 679.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.48x = 1,452.14 × 679.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.48x = 986,496.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,496.79/1,052.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.31

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