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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.47, 1,577.41 and 393.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.47, 1,577.41 and 393.30 is: 590.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.47 : 1,577.41 = 393.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.47/1,577.41 = 393.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.47x = 1,577.41 × 393.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.47x = 620,394.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,394.37/1,051.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.03

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