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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.55, 1,452.51 and 586.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.55, 1,452.51 and 586.80 is: 809.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.55 : 1,452.51 = 586.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.55/1,452.51 = 586.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.55x = 1,452.51 × 586.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.55x = 852,332.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,332.87/1,052.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.78

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