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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.61, 1,452.30 and 632.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.61, 1,452.30 and 632.75 is: 873.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.61 : 1,452.30 = 632.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.61/1,452.30 = 632.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.61x = 1,452.30 × 632.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.61x = 918,944.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,944.66/1,052.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.02

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