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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.46, 1,592.84 and 651.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.46, 1,592.84 and 651.52 is: 976.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.46 : 1,592.84 = 651.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.46/1,592.84 = 651.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.46x = 1,592.84 × 651.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.46x = 1,037,767.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,767.12/1,062.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.76

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