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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.95, 1,453.05 and 574.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.95, 1,453.05 and 574.41 is: 792.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.95 : 1,453.05 = 574.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.95/1,453.05 = 574.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.95x = 1,453.05 × 574.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.95x = 834,646.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,646.45/1,052.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.67

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