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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.05, 1,572.58 and 390.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.05, 1,572.58 and 390.75 is: 585.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.05 : 1,572.58 = 390.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.05/1,572.58 = 390.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.05x = 1,572.58 × 390.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.05x = 614,483.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,483.68/1,049.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.75

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