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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.39, 1,578.59 and 282.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.39, 1,578.59 and 282.89 is: 424.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.39 : 1,578.59 = 282.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.39/1,578.59 = 282.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.39x = 1,578.59 × 282.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.39x = 446,569.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,569.86/1,052.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.34

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