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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.22, 1,577.10 and 402.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.22, 1,577.10 and 402.01 is: 603.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.22 : 1,577.10 = 402.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.22/1,577.10 = 402.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.22x = 1,577.10 × 402.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.22x = 634,002.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,002.09/1,051.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.11

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