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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.66, 1,452.82 and 758.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.66, 1,452.82 and 758.90 is: 1,047.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.66 : 1,452.82 = 758.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.66/1,452.82 = 758.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.66x = 1,452.82 × 758.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.66x = 1,102,545.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,545.10/1,052.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.39

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