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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.68, 1,577.75 and 393.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.68, 1,577.75 and 393.76 is: 590.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.68 : 1,577.75 = 393.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.68/1,577.75 = 393.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.68x = 1,577.75 × 393.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.68x = 621,254.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,254.84/1,051.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.72

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