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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.53, 1,578.80 and 283.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.53, 1,578.80 and 283.03 is: 424.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.53 : 1,578.80 = 283.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.53/1,578.80 = 283.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.53x = 1,578.80 × 283.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.53x = 446,849.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,849.38/1,052.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.55

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