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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.33, 1,578.48 and 394.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.33, 1,578.48 and 394.18 is: 591.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.33 : 1,578.48 = 394.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.33/1,578.48 = 394.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.33x = 1,578.48 × 394.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.33x = 622,205.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,205.25/1,052.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.26

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