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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.76, 1,577.68 and 282.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.76, 1,577.68 and 282.28 is: 423.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.76 : 1,577.68 = 282.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.76/1,577.68 = 282.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.76x = 1,577.68 × 282.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.76x = 445,347.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,347.51/1,051.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.43

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