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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.03, 1,571.81 and 618.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.03, 1,571.81 and 618.03 is: 925.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.03 : 1,571.81 = 618.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.03/1,571.81 = 618.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.03x = 1,571.81 × 618.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.03x = 971,422.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,422.64/1,050.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.14

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