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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.58, 1,579.20 and 532.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.58, 1,579.20 and 532.02 is: 798.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.58 : 1,579.20 = 532.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.58/1,579.20 = 532.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.58x = 1,579.20 × 532.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.58x = 840,165.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,165.98/1,052.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.20

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