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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.90, 1,576.32 and 401.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.90, 1,576.32 and 401.89 is: 602.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.90 : 1,576.32 = 401.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.90/1,576.32 = 401.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.90x = 1,576.32 × 401.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.90x = 633,507.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,507.24/1,051.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.25

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