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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.59, 1,452.50 and 586.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.59, 1,452.50 and 586.75 is: 809.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.59 : 1,452.50 = 586.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.59/1,452.50 = 586.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.59x = 1,452.50 × 586.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.59x = 852,251.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,251.44/1,052.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.67

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