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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.88, 1,451.43 and 831.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.88, 1,451.43 and 831.48 is: 1,146.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.88 : 1,451.43 = 831.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.88/1,451.43 = 831.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.88x = 1,451.43 × 831.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.88x = 1,206,835.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,835.02/1,052.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.22

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