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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.56, 1,578.72 and 283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.56, 1,578.72 and 283.12 is: 424.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.56 : 1,578.72 = 283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.56/1,578.72 = 283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.56x = 1,578.72 × 283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.56x = 446,967.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,967.21/1,052.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.65

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