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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.93, 1,579.40 and 622.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.93, 1,579.40 and 622.82 is: 934.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.93 : 1,579.40 = 622.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.93/1,579.40 = 622.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.93x = 1,579.40 × 622.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.93x = 983,685.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,685.08/1,052.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.23

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