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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.94, 1,452.49 and 716.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.94, 1,452.49 and 716.74 is: 988.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.94 : 1,452.49 = 716.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.94/1,452.49 = 716.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.94x = 1,452.49 × 716.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.94x = 1,041,057.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,057.68/1,052.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.72

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