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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.28, 1,579.11 and 403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.28, 1,579.11 and 403.02 is: 604.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.28 : 1,579.11 = 403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.28/1,579.11 = 403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.28x = 1,579.11 × 403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.28x = 636,412.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,412.91/1,052.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.79

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