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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.04, 1,573.44 and 775.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.04, 1,573.44 and 775.72 is: 1,162.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.04 : 1,573.44 = 775.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.04/1,573.44 = 775.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.04x = 1,573.44 × 775.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.04x = 1,220,548.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,548.88/1,050.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.38

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