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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.16, 1,576.74 and 281.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.16, 1,576.74 and 281.66 is: 422.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.16 : 1,576.74 = 281.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.16/1,576.74 = 281.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.16x = 1,576.74 × 281.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.16x = 444,104.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,104.59/1,051.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.49

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