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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.32, 1,577.47 and 394.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.32, 1,577.47 and 394.02 is: 590.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.32 : 1,577.47 = 394.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.32/1,577.47 = 394.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.32x = 1,577.47 × 394.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.32x = 621,546.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,546.84/1,052.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.65

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