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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.31, 1,576.97 and 281.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.31, 1,576.97 and 281.81 is: 422.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.31 : 1,576.97 = 281.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.31/1,576.97 = 281.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.31x = 1,576.97 × 281.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.31x = 444,409.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,409.51/1,051.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.72

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