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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.64, 1,452.63 and 586.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.64, 1,452.63 and 586.89 is: 809.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.64 : 1,452.63 = 586.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.64/1,452.63 = 586.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.64x = 1,452.63 × 586.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.64x = 852,534.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,534.02/1,052.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.90

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