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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.74, 1,577.64 and 402.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.74, 1,577.64 and 402.38 is: 603.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.74 : 1,577.64 = 402.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.74/1,577.64 = 402.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.74x = 1,577.64 × 402.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.74x = 634,810.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,810.78/1,051.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.58

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