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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.56, 1,452.60 and 586.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.56, 1,452.60 and 586.88 is: 809.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.56 : 1,452.60 = 586.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.56/1,452.60 = 586.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.56x = 1,452.60 × 586.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.56x = 852,501.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,501.89/1,052.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.93

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