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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.73, 1,578.51 and 402.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.73, 1,578.51 and 402.93 is: 604.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.73 : 1,578.51 = 402.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.73/1,578.51 = 402.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.73x = 1,578.51 × 402.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.73x = 636,029.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,029.03/1,052.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.17

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