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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.58, 1,452.60 and 586.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.58, 1,452.60 and 586.92 is: 809.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.58 : 1,452.60 = 586.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.58/1,452.60 = 586.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.58x = 1,452.60 × 586.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.58x = 852,559.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,559.99/1,052.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.97

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