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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.81, 1,452.62 and 654.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.81, 1,452.62 and 654.29 is: 902.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.81 : 1,452.62 = 654.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.81/1,452.62 = 654.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.81x = 1,452.62 × 654.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.81x = 950,435.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,435.10/1,052.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.76

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