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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.43, 1,576.83 and 402.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.43, 1,576.83 and 402.01 is: 602.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.43 : 1,576.83 = 402.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.43/1,576.83 = 402.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.43x = 1,576.83 × 402.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.43x = 633,898.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,898.99/1,051.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.90

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