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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.75, 1,452.81 and 587.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.75, 1,452.81 and 587.01 is: 810.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.75 : 1,452.81 = 587.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.75/1,452.81 = 587.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.75x = 1,452.81 × 587.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.75x = 852,814.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,814.00/1,052.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.08

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