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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.74, 1,578.42 and 475.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.74, 1,578.42 and 475.02 is: 712.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.74 : 1,578.42 = 475.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.74/1,578.42 = 475.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.74x = 1,578.42 × 475.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.74x = 749,781.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,781.07/1,051.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.90

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