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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.68, 1,452.79 and 580.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.68, 1,452.79 and 580.67 is: 801.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.68 : 1,452.79 = 580.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.68/1,452.79 = 580.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.68x = 1,452.79 × 580.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.68x = 843,591.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,591.57/1,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.38

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