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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.88, 1,578.31 and 402.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.88, 1,578.31 and 402.44 is: 603.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.88 : 1,578.31 = 402.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.88/1,578.31 = 402.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.88x = 1,578.31 × 402.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.88x = 635,166.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,166.18/1,051.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.84

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