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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.84, 1,577.49 and 402.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.84, 1,577.49 and 402.40 is: 603.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.84 : 1,577.49 = 402.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.84/1,577.49 = 402.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.84x = 1,577.49 × 402.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.84x = 634,781.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,781.98/1,051.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.50

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