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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.58, 1,652.42 and 452.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.58, 1,652.42 and 452.96 is: 678.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.58 : 1,652.42 = 452.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.58/1,652.42 = 452.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.58x = 1,652.42 × 452.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.58x = 748,480.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,480.16/1,102.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.84

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