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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.29, 1,579.20 and 394.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.29, 1,579.20 and 394.27 is: 591.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.29 : 1,579.20 = 394.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.29/1,579.20 = 394.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.29x = 1,579.20 × 394.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.29x = 622,625.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,625.76/1,052.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.69

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