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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.24, 1,578.33 and 272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.24, 1,578.33 and 272.24 is: 408.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.24 : 1,578.33 = 272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.24/1,578.33 = 272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.24x = 1,578.33 × 272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.24x = 429,688.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,688.51/1,052.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.36

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