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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.59, 1,454.51 and 1,002.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.59, 1,454.51 and 1,002.01 is: 1,384.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.59 : 1,454.51 = 1,002.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.59/1,454.51 = 1,002.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.59x = 1,454.51 × 1,002.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.59x = 1,457,428.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,428.56/1,052.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.61

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