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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.85, 1,452.42 and 699.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.85, 1,452.42 and 699.39 is: 964.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.85 : 1,452.42 = 699.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.85/1,452.42 = 699.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.85x = 1,452.42 × 699.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.85x = 1,015,808.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,808.02/1,052.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.82

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