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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.82, 1,452.71 and 633.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.82, 1,452.71 and 633.07 is: 873.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.82 : 1,452.71 = 633.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.82/1,452.71 = 633.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.82x = 1,452.71 × 633.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.82x = 919,659.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,659.86/1,052.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.52

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