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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.50, 1,452.48 and 586.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.50, 1,452.48 and 586.78 is: 809.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.50 : 1,452.48 = 586.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.50/1,452.48 = 586.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.50x = 1,452.48 × 586.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.50x = 852,286.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,286.21/1,052.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.77

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