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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.90, 1,452.66 and 633.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.90, 1,452.66 and 633.41 is: 873.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.90 : 1,452.66 = 633.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.90/1,452.66 = 633.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.90x = 1,452.66 × 633.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.90x = 920,128.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,128.74/1,052.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.90

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