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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.50, 1,452.32 and 604.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.50, 1,452.32 and 604.34 is: 833.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.50 : 1,452.32 = 604.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.50/1,452.32 = 604.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.50x = 1,452.32 × 604.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.50x = 877,704.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,704.07/1,052.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.92

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