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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.68, 1,580.64 and 621.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.68, 1,580.64 and 621.76 is: 933.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.68 : 1,580.64 = 621.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.68/1,580.64 = 621.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.68x = 1,580.64 × 621.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.68x = 982,778.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,778.73/1,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.60

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