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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.90, 1,577.79 and 466.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.90, 1,577.79 and 466.73 is: 700.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.90 : 1,577.79 = 466.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.90/1,577.79 = 466.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.90x = 1,577.79 × 466.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.90x = 736,401.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,401.93/1,051.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.07

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