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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.84, 1,450.17 and 801.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.84, 1,450.17 and 801.74 is: 1,104.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.84 : 1,450.17 = 801.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.84/1,450.17 = 801.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.84x = 1,450.17 × 801.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.84x = 1,162,659.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,659.30/1,052.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.31

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