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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.95, 1,577.83 and 808.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.95, 1,577.83 and 808.73 is: 1,211.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.95 : 1,577.83 = 808.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.95/1,577.83 = 808.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.95x = 1,577.83 × 808.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.95x = 1,276,044.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,044.85/1,052.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.88

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