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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.34, 1,578.51 and 394.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.34, 1,578.51 and 394.34 is: 591.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.34 : 1,578.51 = 394.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.34/1,578.51 = 394.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.34x = 1,578.51 × 394.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.34x = 622,476.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,476.17/1,052.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.52

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