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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.44, 1,578.67 and 403.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.44, 1,578.67 and 403.63 is: 605.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.44 : 1,578.67 = 403.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.44/1,578.67 = 403.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.44x = 1,578.67 × 403.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.44x = 637,193.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,193.62/1,052.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.45

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