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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.50, 1,452.62 and 680.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.50, 1,452.62 and 680.57 is: 939.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.50 : 1,452.62 = 680.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.50/1,452.62 = 680.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.50x = 1,452.62 × 680.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.50x = 988,606.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,606.19/1,052.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.30

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