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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.49, 1,576.56 and 686.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.49, 1,576.56 and 686.16 is: 1,027.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.49 : 1,576.56 = 686.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.49/1,576.56 = 686.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.49x = 1,576.56 × 686.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.49x = 1,081,772.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,772.41/1,052.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.82

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