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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.78, 1,578.29 and 394.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.78, 1,578.29 and 394.29 is: 591.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.78 : 1,578.29 = 394.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.78/1,578.29 = 394.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.78x = 1,578.29 × 394.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.78x = 622,303.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,303.96/1,052.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.11

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