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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.51, 1,578.56 and 662.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.51, 1,578.56 and 662.49 is: 993.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.51 : 1,578.56 = 662.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.51/1,578.56 = 662.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.51x = 1,578.56 × 662.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.51x = 1,045,776.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,776.90/1,052.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.61

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