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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.91, 1,452.29 and 610.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.91, 1,452.29 and 610.82 is: 842.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.91 : 1,452.29 = 610.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.91/1,452.29 = 610.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.91x = 1,452.29 × 610.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.91x = 887,087.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,087.78/1,052.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.51

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