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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.69, 1,579.08 and 619.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.69, 1,579.08 and 619.52 is: 929.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.69 : 1,579.08 = 619.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.69/1,579.08 = 619.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.69x = 1,579.08 × 619.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.69x = 978,271.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,271.64/1,052.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.31

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