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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.55, 1,574.72 and 400.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.55, 1,574.72 and 400.13 is: 600.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.55 : 1,574.72 = 400.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.55/1,574.72 = 400.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.55x = 1,574.72 × 400.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.55x = 630,092.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,092.71/1,049.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.35

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