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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.28, 1,577.52 and 474.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.28, 1,577.52 and 474.84 is: 711.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.28 : 1,577.52 = 474.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.28/1,577.52 = 474.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.28x = 1,577.52 × 474.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.28x = 749,069.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,069.60/1,052.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.85

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