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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.48, 1,452.13 and 632.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.48, 1,452.13 and 632.70 is: 872.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.48 : 1,452.13 = 632.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.48/1,452.13 = 632.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.48x = 1,452.13 × 632.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.48x = 918,761.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,761.07/1,052.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.95

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