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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.47, 1,577.34 and 402.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.47, 1,577.34 and 402.21 is: 603.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.47 : 1,577.34 = 402.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.47/1,577.34 = 402.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.47x = 1,577.34 × 402.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.47x = 634,421.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,421.92/1,051.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.37

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