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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.50, 1,577.52 and 619.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.50, 1,577.52 and 619.96 is: 929.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.50 : 1,577.52 = 619.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.50/1,577.52 = 619.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.50x = 1,577.52 × 619.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.50x = 977,999.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,999.30/1,052.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.22

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