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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.25, 1,578.38 and 282.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.25, 1,578.38 and 282.75 is: 424.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.25 : 1,578.38 = 282.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.25/1,578.38 = 282.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.25x = 1,578.38 × 282.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.25x = 446,285.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,285.53/1,052.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.13

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