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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.60, 1,452.57 and 580.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.60, 1,452.57 and 580.49 is: 801.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.60 : 1,452.57 = 580.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.60/1,452.57 = 580.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.60x = 1,452.57 × 580.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.60x = 843,192.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,192.92/1,052.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.06

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