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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.84, 1,452.73 and 739.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.84, 1,452.73 and 739.07 is: 1,019.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.84 : 1,452.73 = 739.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.84/1,452.73 = 739.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.84x = 1,452.73 × 739.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.84x = 1,073,658.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,658.20/1,052.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.78

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