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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.60, 1,452.47 and 604.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.60, 1,452.47 and 604.53 is: 834.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.60 : 1,452.47 = 604.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.60/1,452.47 = 604.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.60x = 1,452.47 × 604.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.60x = 878,058.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,058.67/1,052.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.18

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