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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.90, 1,577.82 and 282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.90, 1,577.82 and 282.40 is: 423.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.90 : 1,577.82 = 282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.90/1,577.82 = 282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.90x = 1,577.82 × 282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.90x = 445,576.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,576.37/1,051.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.59

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