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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.64, 1,452.74 and 633.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.64, 1,452.74 and 633.15 is: 873.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.64 : 1,452.74 = 633.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.64/1,452.74 = 633.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.64x = 1,452.74 × 633.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.64x = 919,799.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,799.17/1,052.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.80

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