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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.55, 1,452.40 and 610.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.55, 1,452.40 and 610.36 is: 842.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.55 : 1,452.40 = 610.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.55/1,452.40 = 610.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.55x = 1,452.40 × 610.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.55x = 886,486.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,486.86/1,052.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.23

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