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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.53, 1,479.89 and 652.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.53, 1,479.89 and 652.74 is: 900.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.53 : 1,479.89 = 652.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.53/1,479.89 = 652.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.53x = 1,479.89 × 652.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.53x = 965,980.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,980.13/1,072.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.66

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