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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.30, 1,578.85 and 402.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.30, 1,578.85 and 402.88 is: 604.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.30 : 1,578.85 = 402.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.30/1,578.85 = 402.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.30x = 1,578.85 × 402.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.30x = 636,082.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,082.13/1,052.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.47

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