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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.74, 1,452.83 and 580.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.74, 1,452.83 and 580.69 is: 801.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.74 : 1,452.83 = 580.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.74/1,452.83 = 580.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.74x = 1,452.83 × 580.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.74x = 843,644.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,644.76/1,052.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.38

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