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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.41, 1,576.57 and 393.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.41, 1,576.57 and 393.02 is: 589.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.41 : 1,576.57 = 393.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.41/1,576.57 = 393.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.41x = 1,576.57 × 393.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.41x = 619,623.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,623.54/1,051.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.33

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