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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072, 1,478.30 and 652.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072, 1,478.30 and 652.42 is: 899.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072 : 1,478.30 = 652.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072/1,478.30 = 652.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072x = 1,478.30 × 652.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072x = 964,472.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,472.49/1,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.69

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