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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.42, 1,577.16 and 281.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.42, 1,577.16 and 281.92 is: 422.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.42 : 1,577.16 = 281.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.42/1,577.16 = 281.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.42x = 1,577.16 × 281.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.42x = 444,632.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,632.95/1,051.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.89

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