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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.94, 1,575 and 400.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.94, 1,575 and 400.32 is: 600.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.94 : 1,575 = 400.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.94/1,575 = 400.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.94x = 1,575 × 400.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.94x = 630,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,504/1,049.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.51

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