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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.68, 1,452.38 and 610.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.68, 1,452.38 and 610.42 is: 842.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.68 : 1,452.38 = 610.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.68/1,452.38 = 610.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.68x = 1,452.38 × 610.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.68x = 886,561.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,561.80/1,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.19

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