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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.91, 1,452.51 and 633.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.91, 1,452.51 and 633.06 is: 873.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.91 : 1,452.51 = 633.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.91/1,452.51 = 633.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.91x = 1,452.51 × 633.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.91x = 919,525.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,525.98/1,052.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.32

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