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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.72, 1,577.93 and 663.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.72, 1,577.93 and 663.01 is: 993.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.72 : 1,577.93 = 663.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.72/1,577.93 = 663.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.72x = 1,577.93 × 663.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.72x = 1,046,183.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,183.37/1,052.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.79

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