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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.96, 1,479.40 and 652.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.96, 1,479.40 and 652.21 is: 900.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.96 : 1,479.40 = 652.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.96/1,479.40 = 652.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.96x = 1,479.40 × 652.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.96x = 964,879.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,879.47/1,071.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.11

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