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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.88, 1,452.60 and 660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.88, 1,452.60 and 660 is: 910.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.88 : 1,452.60 = 660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.88/1,452.60 = 660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.88x = 1,452.60 × 660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.88x = 958,716.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,716.00/1,052.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.57

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