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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.68, 1,452.36 and 586.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.68, 1,452.36 and 586.84 is: 809.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.68 : 1,452.36 = 586.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.68/1,452.36 = 586.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.68x = 1,452.36 × 586.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.68x = 852,302.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,302.94/1,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.65

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