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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.56, 1,452.96 and 703.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.56, 1,452.96 and 703.84 is: 971.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.56 : 1,452.96 = 703.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.56/1,452.96 = 703.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.56x = 1,452.96 × 703.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.56x = 1,022,651.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,651.37/1,052.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.58

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