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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.75, 1,578.49 and 403.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.75, 1,578.49 and 403.54 is: 605.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.75 : 1,578.49 = 403.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.75/1,578.49 = 403.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.75x = 1,578.49 × 403.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.75x = 636,978.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,978.90/1,052.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.06

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