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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.23, 1,578.53 and 394.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.23, 1,578.53 and 394.04 is: 591.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.23 : 1,578.53 = 394.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.23/1,578.53 = 394.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.23x = 1,578.53 × 394.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.23x = 622,003.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,003.96/1,052.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.13

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