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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.49, 1,452.56 and 679.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.49, 1,452.56 and 679.32 is: 937.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.49 : 1,452.56 = 679.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.49/1,452.56 = 679.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.49x = 1,452.56 × 679.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.49x = 986,753.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,753.06/1,052.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.54

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