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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.71, 1,452.81 and 586.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.71, 1,452.81 and 586.96 is: 810.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.71 : 1,452.81 = 586.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.71/1,452.81 = 586.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.71x = 1,452.81 × 586.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.71x = 852,741.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,741.36/1,052.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.04

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