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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.49, 1,579.56 and 475.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.49, 1,579.56 and 475.77 is: 714.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.49 : 1,579.56 = 475.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.49/1,579.56 = 475.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.49x = 1,579.56 × 475.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.49x = 751,507.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,507.26/1,052.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.03

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