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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.47, 1,578.98 and 403.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.47, 1,578.98 and 403.26 is: 605.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.47 : 1,578.98 = 403.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.47/1,578.98 = 403.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.47x = 1,578.98 × 403.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.47x = 636,739.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,739.47/1,052.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.00

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