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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.67, 1,452.66 and 580.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.67, 1,452.66 and 580.61 is: 801.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.67 : 1,452.66 = 580.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.67/1,452.66 = 580.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.67x = 1,452.66 × 580.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.67x = 843,426.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,426.83/1,052.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.23

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