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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.00, 1,573.18 and 638.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.00, 1,573.18 and 638.27 is: 956.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.00 : 1,573.18 = 638.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.00/1,573.18 = 638.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.00x = 1,573.18 × 638.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.00x = 1,004,110.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,110.04/1,050.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.30

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