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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.09, 1,576.64 and 281.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.09, 1,576.64 and 281.59 is: 422.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.09 : 1,576.64 = 281.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.09/1,576.64 = 281.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.09x = 1,576.64 × 281.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.09x = 443,966.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,966.06/1,051.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.39

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