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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.05, 1,576.06 and 393.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.05, 1,576.06 and 393.03 is: 589.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.05 : 1,576.06 = 393.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.05/1,576.06 = 393.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.05x = 1,576.06 × 393.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.05x = 619,438.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,438.86/1,051.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.35

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