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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.50, 1,578.75 and 283.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.50, 1,578.75 and 283.06 is: 424.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.50 : 1,578.75 = 283.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.50/1,578.75 = 283.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.50x = 1,578.75 × 283.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.50x = 446,880.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,880.98/1,052.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.59

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