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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.04, 1,573.35 and 639.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.04, 1,573.35 and 639.31 is: 957.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.04 : 1,573.35 = 639.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.04/1,573.35 = 639.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.04x = 1,573.35 × 639.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.04x = 1,005,858.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,858.39/1,050.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.92

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