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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.22, 1,575.75 and 401.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.22, 1,575.75 and 401.78 is: 602.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.22 : 1,575.75 = 401.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.22/1,575.75 = 401.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.22x = 1,575.75 × 401.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.22x = 633,104.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,104.84/1,051.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.26

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