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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.71, 1,577.61 and 282.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.71, 1,577.61 and 282.21 is: 423.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.71 : 1,577.61 = 282.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.71/1,577.61 = 282.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.71x = 1,577.61 × 282.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.71x = 445,217.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,217.32/1,051.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.33

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