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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.64, 1,578.48 and 619.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.64, 1,578.48 and 619.92 is: 929.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.64 : 1,578.48 = 619.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.64/1,578.48 = 619.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.64x = 1,578.48 × 619.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.64x = 978,531.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,531.32/1,052.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.60

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