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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.98, 1,452.30 and 773.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.98, 1,452.30 and 773.09 is: 1,066.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.98 : 1,452.30 = 773.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.98/1,452.30 = 773.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.98x = 1,452.30 × 773.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.98x = 1,122,758.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,758.61/1,052.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.27

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