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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.52, 1,577.16 and 619.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.52, 1,577.16 and 619.20 is: 927.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.52 : 1,577.16 = 619.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.52/1,577.16 = 619.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.52x = 1,577.16 × 619.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.52x = 976,577.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,577.47/1,052.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.85

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