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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.52, 1,453.25 and 679.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.52, 1,453.25 and 679.72 is: 938.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.52 : 1,453.25 = 679.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.52/1,453.25 = 679.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.52x = 1,453.25 × 679.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.52x = 987,803.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,803.09/1,052.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.51

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