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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050, 1,573.80 and 588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050, 1,573.80 and 588 is: 881.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050 : 1,573.80 = 588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050/1,573.80 = 588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050x = 1,573.80 × 588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050x = 925,394.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,394.40/1,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.33

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