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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.03, 1,448.94 and 577.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.03, 1,448.94 and 577.93 is: 797.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.03 : 1,448.94 = 577.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.03/1,448.94 = 577.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.03x = 1,448.94 × 577.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.03x = 837,378.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,378.65/1,050.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.48

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