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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.94, 1,453.43 and 633.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.94, 1,453.43 and 633.42 is: 874.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.94 : 1,453.43 = 633.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.94/1,453.43 = 633.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.94x = 1,453.43 × 633.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.94x = 920,628.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,628.46/1,052.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.34

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